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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $299 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 584 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cleveland Institute of Art ($53,550.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Art than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,395 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 35.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,230 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 55% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,356 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 72 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,713 vs. $29,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($265 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/