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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Old Dominion BC SCAD Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Hollins College The New School| Maryland Institute College of Art | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | VWC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MICA | VWC | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,538 students)
MICA vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or VWC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 44% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at MICA than Virginia Wesleyan College ($51,870.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than MICA ($23,046 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 38.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,070 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,568 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 158 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or VWC? 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 VWC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/