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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Pratt Institute| George Washington University | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | MICA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 56% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | MICA | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,952 students)
George Washington vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or MICA?
- George Washington University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at George Washington than Maryland Institute College of Art ($62,110.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than MICA ($42,723 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 2.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,290 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($35,257 vs. $25,767)
George Washington vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 154 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $40,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $40,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/