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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $274 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Bentley | ||
| 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
- Bentley University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Bentley than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($56,500.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($44,233 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 12.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,550 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 68% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,733 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 89 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) 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 Bentley (57.9%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Bentley? 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 Bentley and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $48,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $787 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,500)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($265 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/