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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $232 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 42% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 434.9% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University Bloomington ($53,550.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,234 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 35.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,228 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 77% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($18,290 vs. $10,336)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 44 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU? 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 IU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $17,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,713)
- IU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/