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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University SCAD Tennessee State University Hollins College The New School Belmont Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Maryland Institute College of Art | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | CU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
MICA | CU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
MICA | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MICA | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or CU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 105.8% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at MICA than Cumberland University ($51,870.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than MICA ($18,528 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 70.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,990 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 16.4% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,767 vs. $22,145)
MICA vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 151 points higher than at CU (989)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CU (3.3)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than CU (66.2%)
MICA vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or CU? 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 CU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cumberland University (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/