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Overview |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Hampton University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 98% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at MICA than Hampton University ($51,870.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than MICA ($32,421 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 17.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,986 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 87.9% larger than aid received Hampton University ($25,767 vs. $13,710)
MICA vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 120 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
MICA vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Hampton University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,300)
- Hampton University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and MICA 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 Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/