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Overview |
MICA | D&E College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
MICA | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
MICA | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 650 students)
MICA vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or D&E College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 73.6% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at MICA than Davis & Elkins College ($51,870.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than MICA ($20,126 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 51% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,125 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 2.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($25,767 vs. $25,119)
MICA vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 212 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than D&E College (75.3%)
MICA vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or D&E 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 D&E College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Davis & Elkins College (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $2,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/