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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,430 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western New England University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western New England University ($53,550.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,214 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,670 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 35.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,781 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 75 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Western New England 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 New England University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $20,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University 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 Western New England University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/