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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Pratt Institute NSU RISD Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA| Maryland Institute College of Art | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Old Dominion?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 600.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at MICA than Old Dominion University ($53,160.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than MICA ($16,150 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 36.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,592 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 184.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($28,435 vs. $10,006)
MICA vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 120 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Old Dominion University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,300)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/