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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Maryland Institute College of Art | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MICA | William & Mary | ||
| 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
- College of William and Mary is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or William & Mary?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 197.5% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at MICA than College of William and Mary ($51,870.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than MICA ($25,688 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 10.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,828 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 70.3% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($25,767 vs. $15,134)
MICA vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or MICA .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 213 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
MICA vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and MICA.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $28,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $40,300)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More William & Mary 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/