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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $253 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IPFW?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 585.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($53,550.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,951 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 63.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,111 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 146.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($18,290 vs. $7,432)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 160 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IPFW? 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 IPFW and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn on average $500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,713)
- IPFW graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($253 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/