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Overview |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MICA | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or TCNJ?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 266.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at MICA than The College of New Jersey ($51,870.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than MICA ($22,273 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 8.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,144 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 117.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($25,767 vs. $11,826)
MICA vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or MICA .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 87 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
MICA vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and MICA.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $21,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,300)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/