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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $264 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePauw | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,752 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at DePauw than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($54,400.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,486 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 14.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,400 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 124.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($41,067 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 53 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) 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 DePauw (65.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePauw? 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 DePauw and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $21,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $39,100)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,588 vs. $25,713)
- DePauw graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($264 vs. $265)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/