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Overview |
MICA | Union University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
MICA | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Union University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at MICA than Union University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than MICA ($28,585 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 42.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,740 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,520 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 23 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Union University (52.6%)
MICA vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Union 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 Union University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $7,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,300)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/