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Overview |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | - | ||
Campus |
MICA | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 158 students)
MICA vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Laurel University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 394% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394% higher at MICA than Laurel University ($51,870.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than MICA ($19,269 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 64.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,280 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 314.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($25,767 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 246 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
MICA vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Laurel 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 Laurel University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Laurel University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,400 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,900)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- MICA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/