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Overview |
MICA | Peace College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1140/1280 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
MICA | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 730 students)
MICA vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Peace College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at MICA than William Peace University ($53,160.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than MICA ($24,503 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 63.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,198 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 16.6% larger than aid received William Peace University ($28,435 vs. $24,387)
MICA vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 272 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Peace College? 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 Peace College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than William Peace University (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $4,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/