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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 20,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #251 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $42,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $42,189 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $32,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 31,785 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 22,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $241 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 36% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | DePaul | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePaul?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 26.9% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than DePaul University ($53,550.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($32,151 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePaul University are 3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,068 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 42.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,004 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) 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 DePaul (70.2%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or DePaul? 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 DePaul and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,800 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,381 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,713)
- DePaul graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($241 vs. $265)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/