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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1050/1285 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 21% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (3,401 students vs. 3,308 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Baldwin Wallace College ($53,550.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,190 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 22.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,180 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 35.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,570 vs. $18,872)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College 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)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $10,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College 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 Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/