Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lipscomb Pratt Institute Freed-Hardeman University OC OBU Hendrix College RISD Samford University SCAD John Brown University The New School Abilene Christian University| Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,401 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | saic.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $53,550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $55,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $18,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 6,633 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 5,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,401 students)
Harding University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 120.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Harding University ($53,550.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($21,069 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 62% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($9,940 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 23.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($18,872 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding 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 Harding University .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 20 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76.4%)
Harding University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $5,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding 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 Harding University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Harding 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. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/