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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 51% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,967 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 6.5% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Wooster than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($57,050.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,976 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 22.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,500 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 131.4% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($42,315 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 82 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) 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 Wooster (56.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wooster? 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 Wooster and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $12,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Wooster 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/