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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary Pratt Institute UVA RISD WVU UMBC| Maryland Institute College of Art | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | VCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MICA | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MICA | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or VCU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 316.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at MICA than Virginia Commonwealth University ($51,870.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than MICA ($21,294 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 24.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,279 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 104.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,767 vs. $12,583)
MICA vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 43 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MICA (3.47)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or VCU? 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 VCU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU 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/