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Overview |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Virginia Tech?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 318.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at MICA than Virginia Tech ($53,160.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than MICA ($22,205 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 33.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,888 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 232.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($28,435 vs. $8,542)
MICA vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 70 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
MICA vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $24,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/