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RU JMU Pratt Institute RISD CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU| Maryland Institute College of Art | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Longwood University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 513.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at MICA than Longwood University ($53,160.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than MICA ($22,900 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 25.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,887 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 161.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,435 vs. $10,869)
MICA vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 155 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Longwood 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 Longwood University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Longwood University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/