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Overview |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $265 |
Diversity |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | 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
- Chapman University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,532 students)
Chapman vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- Chapman University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Chapman than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($60,288.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($45,033 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 2.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,550 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 83.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,510 vs. $18,290)
Chapman vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman 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 Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 62 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $15,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $39,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,713)
- Chapman graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($216 vs. $265)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/