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Overview |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MICA | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- University of Richmond is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 16.3% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at University of Richmond than Maryland Institute College of Art ($60,330.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than MICA ($29,248 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 2.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,870 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 80% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($46,385 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or MICA .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 197 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
MICA vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and MICA.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $33,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $40,300)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/