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Overview |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 58% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 793 students)
MICA vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Warren Wilson?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at MICA than Warren Wilson College ($51,870.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than MICA ($28,086 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 26.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,050 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($26,012 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 20 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Warren Wilson College (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $9,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/