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Overview |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $265 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| 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
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,532 students)
Florida Tech vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Florida Institute of Technology ($53,550.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,752 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 31.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,546 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 48.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,218 vs. $18,290)
Florida Tech vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 39 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) 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 Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $23,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,180)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($265 vs. $281)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/