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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson Drexel City College of New York Trinity College NJIT| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $271 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 48% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 3.8% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Pratt Institute than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($55,575.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Institute Main than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($47,326 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 7.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,408 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 38.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,278 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 70 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) 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 Pratt Institute (50.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $10,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $537 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,250)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($265 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/