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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | UWest | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
MICA | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
MICA | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 164 students)
MICA vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UWest?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 301.7% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.7% higher at MICA than University of the West ($51,870.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than MICA ($19,028 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 58.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,656 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of the West (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 214.6% larger than aid received University of the West ($25,767 vs. $8,190)
MICA vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UWest (2.43)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UWest (78.3%)
MICA vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UWest? 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 UWest and MICA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/