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Overview |
MICA | YCP | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MICA | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MICA | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or YCP?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 140.3% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at MICA than York College Pennsylvania ($53,160.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than MICA ($21,036 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 55.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,780 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 89.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($28,435 vs. $14,988)
MICA vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 86 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or YCP? 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 YCP and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than York College Pennsylvania (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $10,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $40,300)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/