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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 64% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,667 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Carthage?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 55.2% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Carthage College ($53,550.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,209 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 30.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,648 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 12.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,535 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 10 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Carthage? 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 Carthage and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Carthage College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $9,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage 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 Carthage graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/