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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $265 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| 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
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,532 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Azusa Pacific University ($53,550.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,666 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 79.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($9,222 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 50.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,474 vs. $18,290)
Azusa Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 75 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Azusa Pacific University (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $15,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $39,100)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,713)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More Azusa Pacific 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. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/