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Overview |
MICA | TCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MICA | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MICA | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MICA | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at TCU than Maryland Institute College of Art ($53,890.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than TCU ($43,545 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 7.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,250 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,048 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 80 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than TCU (56.1%)
MICA vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or TCU? 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 TCU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $17,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,300)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/