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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,410 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or OWU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 8.7% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ohio Wesleyan University ($53,550.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,311 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 20.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,745 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 101% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,757 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) 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 OWU (52.2%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or OWU? 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 OWU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU 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 OWU graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/