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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $273 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,210 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($56,001.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,981 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 45.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,340 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 128.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($41,855 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $737 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,450)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($265 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo 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. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/