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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Roanoke College SCAD Mason UVA The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago HSC- Hampden-Sydney JMU| Maryland Institute College of Art | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 803 students)
MICA vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Hollins College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at MICA than Hollins University ($51,870.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than MICA ($21,207 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 2.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,960 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($35,635 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 16 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
MICA vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Hollins University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/