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Overview |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 967/1362 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | MICA | ||
| 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
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,952 students)
Florida Tech vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at MICA than Florida Institute of Technology ($51,870.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than MICA ($30,752 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 21.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,546 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 5.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,218 vs. $25,767)
Florida Tech vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 54 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech 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 Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $22,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- MICA graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech 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/