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Overview |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,952 students)
Florida Southern vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at MICA than Florida Southern College ($51,870.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than MICA ($27,324 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 23.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,400 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,730 vs. $25,767)
Florida Southern vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 32 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Southern.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Florida Southern College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $2,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,300)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/