Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State WMU Ferris State University GVSU Michigan Pratt Institute Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn WVU| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | emich.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $14,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $263 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Eastern Michigan University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 269.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Eastern Michigan University ($53,550.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,826 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 45.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,396 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 83.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($18,290 vs. $9,945)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 126 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Eastern Michigan University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,713)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($263 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/