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Overview |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MICA | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or University of Charleston?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 64.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at MICA than University of Charleston ($53,160.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than MICA ($21,100 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 78.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,162 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($28,435 vs. $23,439)
MICA vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 146 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
MICA vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Charleston (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/