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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Harding University SCAD Abilene Christian University ORU Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Oklahoma City University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | OC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
MICA | OC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MICA | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or OC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 116.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at MICA than Oklahoma Christian University ($53,160.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than MICA ($21,810 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 129.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,680 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 74.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($28,435 vs. $16,308)
MICA vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 22 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MICA (3.47)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or OC? 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 OC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,300)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/