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Pratt Institute RISD SCAD ISU The New School MICA Simpson College UCLA Wartburg College| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Central College | ||
| 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,169 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Central College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 170.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.5% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Central College ($53,550.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($23,303 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 52.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,860 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 66.3% larger than aid received Central College ($18,290 vs. $10,999)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 87 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Central 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 Central College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $8,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College 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 Central College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Central 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. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/