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Overview |
MICA | TC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
MICA | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
MICA | TC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MICA | TC | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 642 students)
MICA vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or TC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 531.9% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 531.9% higher at MICA than Texas College ($51,870.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than MICA ($11,174 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 82% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,400 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 151.1% larger than aid received Texas College ($25,767 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at TC (2.9)
MICA vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or TC? 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 TC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Texas College (71% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $12,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $27,800)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- MICA graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/