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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,251 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hope College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 41% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Hope College ($53,550.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,800 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 39.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,900 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 36% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,880 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 50 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hope College? 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 Hope College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $8,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College 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 Hope College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/