Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Hunter Baruch Brooklyn College Lehman Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook UB Pratt Institute RISD John Jay Queens College University at Albany- SUNY| Maryland Institute College of Art | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or City College of New York?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 648.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.6% higher at MICA than CUNY City College ($51,870.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than MICA ($5,181 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 11.7% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($15,290 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 162.3% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($25,767 vs. $9,822)
MICA vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 15 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
MICA vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or City College of New York? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between City College of New York and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than CUNY City College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $9,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,300)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/