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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 90% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Providence?
- Providence College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Providence than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($56,980.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($43,970 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 0.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,540 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 69.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,971 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Providence (3.47)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Providence (52.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Providence? 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 Providence and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $28,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/