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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bradley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bradley?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Bradley University ($53,550.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,053 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 35.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,196 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Bradley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 45.9% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,693 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 8 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Bradley (75.1%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bradley? 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 Bradley and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $17,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley 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 Bradley graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/