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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 49% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Valpo | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,958 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Valpo?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Valparaiso University ($53,550.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($22,755 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 25.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,180 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 89.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($34,706 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 4 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo 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)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Valpo? 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 Valpo and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $14,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo 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 Valpo graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/