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Pratt Institute RISD SCAD The New School Southern Adventist University MICA Southwestern Adventist University UCLA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1100/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 59% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Andrews University | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,858 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Andrews University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Andrews University ($53,550.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,194 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 74.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($9,474 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 1.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,557 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 64 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Andrews University? 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 Andrews University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $4,600 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/