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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU SCAD ASU UNC Chapel Hill| Maryland Institute College of Art | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Meredith | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,587 students)
MICA vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Meredith?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at MICA than Meredith College ($51,870.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than MICA ($23,259 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 21.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,544 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($29,825 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 104 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
MICA vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Meredith? 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 Meredith and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Meredith College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/