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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 686 students)
MICA vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Paul Smith's College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 62% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at MICA than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($51,870.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than MICA ($25,056 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 1.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($15,290 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 5% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($25,767 vs. $24,545)
MICA vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $3,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College 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 Paul Smith's College 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/