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Pratt Institute RISD City Tech VCU York Lehman SCAD Brooklyn College Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Maryland Institute College of Art | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Medgar | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,640 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
MICA | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Medgar ?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 648.5% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.6% higher at MICA than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($51,870.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than MICA ($8,250 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 17.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,290 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 204.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($25,767 vs. $8,467)
MICA vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or MICA .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (71% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,900 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/