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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $230 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 3% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WSU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 314.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Wayne State University ($53,550.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,347 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 46.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,321 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 72.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($18,290 vs. $10,605)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 85 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WSU (3.42)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than WSU (75.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or WSU? 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 WSU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $3,455 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,713)
- WSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($230 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/