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Overview |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #1012 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 880/1060 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Morgan State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 847.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.2% higher at MICA than Morgan State University ($51,870.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than MICA ($13,956 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,162 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 102.3% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($25,767 vs. $12,738)
MICA vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 262 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Morgan State University (71% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- MICA graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/