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Overview |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Lewis and Clark than Maryland Institute College of Art ($59,250.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than MICA ($35,832 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 6.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,384 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 48.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($38,167 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
MICA vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $10,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $40,300)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/