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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 56% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,607 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 12.7% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($60,350.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($34,259 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 2.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,550 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 142.4% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($44,331 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $21,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/