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Overview |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | - | ||
Campus |
MICA | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 255 students)
MICA vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Northwood University-Texas?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 408.5% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.5% higher at MICA than Northwood University Texas ($51,870.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than MICA ($14,456 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 74.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,784 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Northwood University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 82% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($25,767 vs. $14,160)
MICA vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or MICA .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Northwood University Texas (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $10,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/