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Pratt Institute Kent State The University of Findlay University of Akron BGSU RISD SCAD The New School University of Mount Union Miami Capital University ONU| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $271 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ashland College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 132.8% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ashland University ($53,550.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,342 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 44.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,440 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 0% larger than aid received Ashland University ($18,290 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 110 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) 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 Ashland College (71.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ashland 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 Ashland College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $537 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,250)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($265 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/