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Overview |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MICA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or East Stroudsburg University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 589% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.5% higher at MICA than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($53,160.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than MICA ($15,318 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 78.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,154 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 234.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,435 vs. $8,504)
MICA vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 195 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,300)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/