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Pratt Institute RISD Endicott College Salve Regina University RIC Bryant University Merrimack Stonehill College URI Johnson & Wales University-Providence VCU Quinnipiac| Maryland Institute College of Art | Roger Williams University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 81% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Roger Williams University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at MICA than Roger Williams University ($51,870.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than MICA ($37,964 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 6.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,290 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 25% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($25,767 vs. $20,611)
MICA vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Roger Williams University? 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 Roger Williams University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Roger Williams University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $12,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $40,300)
- Roger Williams University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/