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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester 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 | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $234 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 69% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Macalester 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,175 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Macalester College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($62,270.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,095 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 18.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,000 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 120.1% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($40,262 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 203 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) 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 Macalester College (28.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Macalester 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 Macalester College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $15,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $39,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $3,043 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,670 vs. $25,713)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($234 vs. $265)
- More Macalester 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. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/