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Centre College Pratt Institute Kentucky RISD SCAD The New School Bellarmine University MICA Georgetown College UCLA Eastern Butler| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (3,401 students vs. 1,022 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Transylvania University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Transylvania University ($53,550.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,634 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 13.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,195 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 75.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,159 vs. $18,872)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,600 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/