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Overview |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,952 students)
Wesleyan University vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or MICA?
- Wesleyan University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Maryland Institute College of Art ($63,722.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than MICA ($21,270 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 18.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,290 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 132.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($59,825 vs. $25,767)
Wesleyan University vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Wesleyan University .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $17,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/