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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $238 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 7% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IUPUI?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 496.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($53,550.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,462 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 47.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,252 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 49.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($18,290 vs. $12,201)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 141 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI 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 Indianapolis (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,623 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,713)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($238 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/