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Maryland Pratt Institute RISD George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | MICA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Howard | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 1,861 students)
Howard vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at MICA than Howard University ($53,160.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than MICA ($30,028 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 20.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($16,474 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 32.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,435 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 35 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Howard University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $11,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/