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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #267 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1153/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 52% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lake Forest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,753 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lake Forest College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 3% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Lake Forest College ($53,550.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,839 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 39.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,898 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 107.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($37,907 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lake Forest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Forest College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) 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 Lake Forest College (59.7%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lake Forest College? 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 Lake Forest College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $14,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College 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 Lake Forest College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/