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Overview |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MICA | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or University of Lynchburg?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 49.6% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at MICA than University of Lynchburg ($53,160.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than MICA ($22,921 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 50.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,250 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($28,435 vs. $25,972)
MICA vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 126 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MICA (3.47)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Lynchburg (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of Lynchburg and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg 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 University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/