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Overview |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 967/1362 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,952 students)
Tuskegee University vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 164.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at MICA than Tuskegee University ($51,870.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tuskegee University than MICA ($35,596 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 55.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,844 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 307.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($25,767 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 185 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or MICA? 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 MICA and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Tuskegee University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee 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 $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- MICA graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/