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Overview |
Coppin | MICA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,933 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,721 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,875 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,684 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Coppin | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,703 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 915/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coppin | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Coppin | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,101 students vs. 1,861 students)
Coppin vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 977.6% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $4,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.5% higher at MICA than Coppin State University ($53,160.00 vs. $11,721.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than MICA ($7,684 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 67.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,875 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Coppin State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 87.3% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($28,435 vs. $15,181)
Coppin vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 252 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Coppin (49.6%)
Coppin vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or MICA? 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 MICA and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Coppin State University (71% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $2,000 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/