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Overview |
MICA | WCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
MICA | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or WCU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 589% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.6% higher at MICA than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($53,160.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than MICA ($21,684 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 59.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,474 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 416.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,435 vs. $5,503)
MICA vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 68 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or WCU? 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 WCU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,300)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/