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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $253 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 82% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($59,250.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($35,832 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 15.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,384 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 108.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,167 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) 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 Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $11,800 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $39,100)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,713)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($253 vs. $265)
- More Lewis and Clark 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/