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Overview |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 589% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335% higher at MICA than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($53,160.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than MICA ($21,856 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 51.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,116 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 323.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($28,435 vs. $6,716)
MICA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 189 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/