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Pratt Institute RISD SCAD The New School MICA UCLA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $231 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 75% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or HPU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 46.2% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than High Point University ($53,550.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at High Point University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($40,221 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at High Point University are 0.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,524 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 3.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,930 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 42 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at HPU (3.4)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than HPU (78.9%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or HPU? 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 HPU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $2,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,100)
- High Point University students graduate with a $3,292 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,713)
- HPU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($231 vs. $265)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/