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Overview |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UNCSA | ||
| 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,104 students)
MICA vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UNCSA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 698.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at MICA than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($51,870.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than MICA ($11,251 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 18.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,902 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 137.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($25,767 vs. $10,868)
MICA vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 32 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
MICA vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts 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 UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/