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Overview |
MICA | UVA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
MICA | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
MICA | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UVA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 205.5% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at MICA as University of Virginia Main Campus ($51,870.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than MICA ($19,469 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 18.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,890 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 4.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($26,818 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or MICA .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 224 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UVA (18.7%)
MICA vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UVA? 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 UVA and MICA.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $36,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/