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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 53% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Butler?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Butler University ($53,550.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($37,399 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 8.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,260 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 40.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,728 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 54 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Butler? 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 Butler and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $29,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler 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 Butler graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/