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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 49% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $230 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 3,401 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wisconsin?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 455.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Wisconsin Madison ($53,550.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,216 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 19.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,500 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Wisconsin Madison (96% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 66.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($18,872 vs. $11,350)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 145 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $25,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,463 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,713)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($230 vs. $265)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/