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Pratt Institute RISD VCU University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon SCAD RU Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design| Maryland Institute College of Art | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Randolph | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 634 students)
MICA vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Randolph?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at MICA than Randolph College ($53,160.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than MICA ($20,856 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 67.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,890 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 23.7% larger than aid received Randolph College ($28,435 vs. $22,982)
MICA vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 126 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Randolph? 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 Randolph and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Randolph College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $2,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- Randolph College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College 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 Randolph students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/