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Overview |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 940/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Youngstown State | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Youngstown State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 395.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.7% higher at MICA than Youngstown State University ($53,160.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than MICA ($11,740 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 91.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,384 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 250.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($28,435 vs. $8,114)
MICA vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 159 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Youngstown State University (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $2,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/