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Overview |
MICA | WVU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MICA | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
MICA | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MICA | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or WVU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 451% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at MICA than West Virginia University ($53,160.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than MICA ($13,691 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 43.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,876 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than West Virginia University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 139.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($28,435 vs. $11,893)
MICA vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 62 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or WVU? 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 WVU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than West Virginia University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU 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/