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Overview |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | - | ||
Campus |
MICA | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 890 students)
MICA vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Wheelock College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at MICA than Wheelock College ($51,870.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than MICA ($28,829 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 2.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,975 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 18.3% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($25,767 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 196 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
MICA vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Wheelock College? 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 Wheelock College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Wheelock College (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheelock College and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/