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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wilkes?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Wilkes University ($53,550.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,918 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 4.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,850 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 61% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,441 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 102 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $19,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/