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Overview |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Wilkes?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at MICA than Wilkes University ($51,870.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than MICA ($27,918 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 3.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($15,290 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($29,441 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 87 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Wilkes University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $17,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,300)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/