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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Fisher SCAD SUNY Brockport Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago RIT Laguna College of Art and Design| Maryland Institute College of Art | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,573 students)
MICA vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at MICA than Roberts Wesleyan College ($51,870.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than MICA ($23,341 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 29.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,792 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 5.2% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($25,767 vs. $24,493)
MICA vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 73 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $3,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/