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Overview |
MICA | Villanova | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
MICA | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MICA | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Villanova than Maryland Institute College of Art ($60,768.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than MICA ($34,837 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 5.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,290 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($42,834 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 186 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Villanova (23.4%)
MICA vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Villanova? 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 Villanova and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $44,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $40,300)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/