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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,360 students)
MICA vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Wilson College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at MICA than Wilson College ($51,870.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than MICA ($23,923 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 27.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,968 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 80.9% larger than aid received Wilson College ($25,767 vs. $14,241)
MICA vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 199 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Wilson 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 Wilson College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Wilson College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $5,600 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/