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Overview |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 79% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Liberty University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 158.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at MICA than Liberty University ($53,160.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than MICA ($29,692 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 54.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,919 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 136.5% larger than aid received Liberty University ($28,435 vs. $12,023)
MICA vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 70 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/