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Overview |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 967/1362 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,952 students)
Georgetown vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or MICA?
- Georgetown University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Georgetown than Maryland Institute College of Art ($61,872.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than MICA ($35,566 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 23.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,290 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($45,949 vs. $25,767)
Georgetown vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 276 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $78,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $40,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/