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Pratt Institute RISD IU Southeast SCAD The New School AUM Eastern Indiana State MICA PennWest Clarion Ship UCLA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $211 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 25% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,039 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU East?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 636.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University East ($53,550.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($8,837 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 75.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($9,412 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 132.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($18,290 vs. $7,874)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 194 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU East (3.41)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than IU East (77.6%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IU East? 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 IU East and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Indiana University East (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn on average $6,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,713)
- IU East graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($211 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/