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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $255 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western Illinois University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 462.8% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western Illinois University ($53,550.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,213 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 57.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,500 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 17% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($18,290 vs. $15,632)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 185 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Western Illinois University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,100)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $1,009 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,713)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($255 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/