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Overview |
MICA | Drexel | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
MICA | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Drexel than Maryland Institute College of Art ($58,293.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than MICA ($42,342 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 13.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($17,550 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($33,654 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 74 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Drexel? 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 Drexel and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Drexel University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $37,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $40,300)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/