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UMBC Maryland Salisbury Pratt Institute WCU Frostburg State University RISD WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Maryland Institute College of Art | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
MICA | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
MICA | TU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MICA | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or TU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 616.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at MICA than Towson University ($51,870.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than MICA ($14,443 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 12.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,642 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 125.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,767 vs. $11,415)
MICA vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 59 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than TU (78.6%)
MICA vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or TU? 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 TU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Towson University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/