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Pratt Institute RISD Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina VCU Mason William & Mary SCAD Old Dominion| Maryland Institute College of Art | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | VMI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
MICA | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MICA | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,512 students)
MICA vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or VMI?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 430.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at MICA than Virginia Military Institute ($51,870.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than MICA ($18,129 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 43.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,674 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 34.8% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($25,767 vs. $19,111)
MICA vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 1 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
MICA vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or VMI? 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 VMI and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Virginia Military Institute (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $21,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/