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Overview |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Ohio State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 350.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at MICA than Ohio State University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than MICA ($19,582 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,006 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 134.4% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($25,767 vs. $10,993)
MICA vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 155 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
MICA vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/