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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $282 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 68% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,426 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Lawrence than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($53,667.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,368 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 43.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,520 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 119.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($40,089 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) 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 Lawrence (72.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $6,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,637 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,350)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($265 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/