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Pratt Institute RISD Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University VCU Bowdoin College SCAD Hollins College The New School Boston Architectural College Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Maryland Institute College of Art | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 875 students)
MICA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at MICA than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($51,870.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than MICA ($16,594 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 17.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,984 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 138.1% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($25,767 vs. $10,823)
MICA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 185 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $15,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/