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Overview |
MICA | UNCG | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MICA | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
MICA | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UNCG | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UNCG?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 1,073% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at MICA than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($51,870.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than MICA ($10,979 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 54.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,924 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 212.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,767 vs. $8,257)
MICA vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 105 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UNCG? 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 UNCG and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/