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Overview |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 8,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 147 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $96 |
Diversity |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| 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 Graduate School and University Center is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. CUNY Graduate Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or CUNY Graduate Center?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 648.5% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.6% higher at MICA than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($51,870.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 36.6% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($15,290 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($25,767 vs. $0)
MICA vs. CUNY Graduate Center Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or CUNY Graduate Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUNY Graduate Center or MICA .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
MICA vs. CUNY Graduate Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or CUNY Graduate Center? 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 CUNY Graduate Center and MICA.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $17,660 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($9,340 vs. $27,000)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($96 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center 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/