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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 63% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Drake | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Drake?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Drake University ($53,550.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,333 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 43% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,570 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Drake University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 71% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($31,274 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 69 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 Drake (67.2%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Drake? 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 Drake and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $29,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/