Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Liberty University Pratt Institute RISD Old Dominion VCU SCAD VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary| Maryland Institute College of Art | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MICA | Regent University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | regent.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MICA | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $18,986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MICA | Regent University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Regent University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MICA | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
MICA | Regent University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Regent University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Regent University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 180% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at MICA than Regent University ($53,160.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than MICA ($18,314 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 160.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($7,658 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Regent University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 133.2% larger than aid received Regent University ($28,435 vs. $12,193)
MICA vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 89 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Regent University (41.2%)
MICA vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Regent 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 Regent University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Regent University (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,300)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/