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Overview |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Syracuse than Maryland Institute College of Art ($61,310.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than Syracuse ($43,066 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($18,444 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($29,110 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 55 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
MICA vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $25,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $40,300)
- Syracuse University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/