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Overview |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Buffalo State College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 651.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.9% higher at MICA than SUNY College at Buffalo ($53,160.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than MICA ($13,735 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 19.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($16,716 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 218.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,435 vs. $8,921)
MICA vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 239 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
MICA vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/