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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $275 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WMU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 268.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western Michigan University ($53,550.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,030 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 49.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,102 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 168.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($18,290 vs. $6,813)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 125 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WMU? 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 WMU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Western Michigan University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,800 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $920 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,633)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($265 vs. $275)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/