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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 3,401 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or BGSU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 361.2% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($53,550.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,987 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 36.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,784 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 114.6% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($18,872 vs. $8,795)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 143 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or BGSU? 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 BGSU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/