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Overview |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MICA | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,337 students)
MICA vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 52.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at MICA than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($51,870.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than MICA ($18,701 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 24.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,264 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,392 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 262 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
MICA vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (71% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/