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Overview |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at MICA than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,160.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than MICA ($33,480 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Providence are 6.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($18,776 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 13.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,435 vs. $25,112)
MICA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or MICA .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/