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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Maryland Institute College of Art | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Mason | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
MICA | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/31 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
MICA | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Mason?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 429.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at MICA than George Mason University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than MICA ($18,479 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 16.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,120 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 139.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($25,767 vs. $10,760)
MICA vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or MICA .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 13 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Mason? 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 Mason and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than George Mason University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $21,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/