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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 Monroe College-Main Campus Syracuse RIT| Maryland Institute College of Art | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 807 students)
MICA vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Plaza College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 299% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299% higher at MICA than Plaza College ($51,870.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than MICA ($17,178 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 118.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($7,000 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 277.7% larger than aid received Plaza College ($25,767 vs. $6,822)
MICA vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or MICA .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
MICA vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Plaza 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 Plaza College and MICA.
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $13,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/