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Overview |
Valpo | MICA | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | MICA | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,952 students)
Valpo vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at MICA than Valparaiso University ($51,870.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than MICA ($22,755 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 16% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,180 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($34,706 vs. $25,767)
Valpo vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 19 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MICA (79.6%)
Valpo vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or MICA? 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 MICA and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is the same as at Maryland Institute College of Art (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/