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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Pratt Institute Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University RISD| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $260 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Trine 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
- Trine University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Trine University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 56% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Trine University ($53,550.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,276 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 38.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,920 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 34.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,645 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 66 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average high school GPA (3.51) as students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Trine 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 Trine University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Trine University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $7,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Trine University students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,713)
- Trine University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($260 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/