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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel Laguna College of Art and Design Loyola University Maryland RIT Syracuse| Maryland Institute College of Art | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | SVC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 26% |
Students |
MICA | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 66% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SVC | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 351 students)
MICA vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SVC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 105.5% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at MICA than Southern Vermont College ($51,870.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 39% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,000 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($25,767 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 246 points higher than at SVC (894)
MICA vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SVC? 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 SVC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Southern Vermont College (71% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,700 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Vermont College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Vermont College 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 SVC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/