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It's well-suited to students who appreciate an encouraging campus with room to explore and students looking for meaningful faculty access.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"hero-badge-column\">\n                <div class=\"grade-badge\">\n                    <div class=\"grade\">C<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"label\">Ranking<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"rank\">#1780 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" class=\"grade-badge-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Rank Schools<\/a>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- At-a-Glance Metrics -->\n        <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n                \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">#1780 of 1,955 (Top 91%)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$58,220<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$53,331<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Year Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$232,880<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">77.5%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">22.6%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">2,805<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">10:1<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">67.9%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">70.4%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">83.8%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">5-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$46,009<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">18.1%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <!-- Best For Section -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is School of the Art Institute of Chicago Best For?<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students who thrive with close mentoring<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students valuing supportive learning environments<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <!-- Sticky Navigation Tabs -->\n        <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n            <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n                <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost &amp; Aid<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI &amp; Outcomes<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- EDsmart Scores -->\n        <span id=\"chapter-facts\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n            \n            <!-- Ranking Context Box -->\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#1780 of 1,955<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 91% of all institutions<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">9.0 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">0.45 \/ 5<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B+\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">B+<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#435 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"D-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">D-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,945 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B+\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">B+<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#302 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"C-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">C-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,792 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates 67.9% of students within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings), with an 8-year award rate of 70.4% and keeps 83.8% of first-year students. Affordability earns a D- compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Cost & Financial Aid -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n            <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$53,571-$63,581 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">67.9% graduate within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings). The federal 8-year award rate is 70.4%. 41.9% complete in four years (IPEDS 100% time).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">83.7% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings five years after graduation are $46,009. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price Calculator CTA -->\n            <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use School of the Art Institute of Chicago's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppingsheet.com\/shopping\/landing\/143048\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- At a Glance: Total Degree Cost Summary -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$323,800<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$80,950 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$254,159<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$53,331 \u00d7 4.8 years average<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                        <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.8 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 41.9% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 67.9% | <strong>8-Year Rate:<\/strong> 70.4%<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n                        Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 41.9% and six-year completion is 67.9%.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$80,950<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$53,331<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Est. annual aid gap:<\/strong>\n                    <span id=\"eds-aid-gap\">$27,619<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px;\">Cash cost of attendance minus average net price after aid.<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Detailed Cost Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n                <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n                    <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n                    <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n                        <thead>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                                <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n                                <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/thead>\n                        <tbody>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$58,220<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$2,380<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$17,180<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$5,760<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$80,950<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/tbody>\n                    <\/table>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Financial Aid Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 23.5%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">23.5%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 38.5%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">38.5%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n            <\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> About 23.5% of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students receive Pell Grants \u2014 below the national average, highlighting ongoing affordability priorities.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price by Family Income -->\n            \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n        Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$53,571<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 84.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$45,693<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 71.9%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$49,871<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 78.4%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$52,533<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 82.6%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$63,581<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <!-- Key Insight Box -->\n    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n            <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Net prices range from $53,571 to $63,581 depending on family income. Use School of the Art Institute of Chicago's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Typical total cost estimates (~4.8 years):<\/div>\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$255,303<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$217,759<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$237,670<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$250,356<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n            <!-- Affordability Alert -->\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$52,533\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$63,581\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ROI & Career Outcomes -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">18.1%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on median earnings five years after graduation vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Median Earnings (5 Years After Graduation)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$46,009<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$47,612<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">4.8 years<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$26,567<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Debt-to-Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">~57.7%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">61.0%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">83.7%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates about 10 years after enrollment (25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile). Different horizon than median earnings five years after graduation above.<\/p>\n                        <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n                            <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                            Graduates earn a median of $46,009 five years after graduation \u2014 roughly 25% below the national median.\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                            <div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">5.52 years<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. National Average<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how School of the Art Institute of Chicago's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes School of the Art Institute of Chicago's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> While School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates earn $46,009 median, the 18.1% ROI suggests the investment may take longer to pay off. Consider your major choice and career goals when evaluating value.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Acceptance & Selectivity -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance &amp; Selectivity<\/h2>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">77.5%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Lightly Selective<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\">\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">Not required<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">2,805<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">93.1%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">6.9%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">83.8%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">67.9%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">70.4%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">10:1<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- How to Get In -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into School of the Art Institute of Chicago<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n                        School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n                        Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n                        With an acceptance rate of 77.5%, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is relatively open. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n                        Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n                        <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-success);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> With a 77.5% acceptance rate, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is more accessible than highly selective schools. Meeting the test score ranges and maintaining a solid GPA significantly improves admission chances.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Academic Programs -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among School of the Art Institute of Chicago undergraduates. Fine and Studio Arts, Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts, General draw the most students.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Fine and Studio Arts<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">96.8%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">2.2%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">1.0%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Interior Architecture<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">0.0%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees -->\n            \n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees Section -->\n            <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Undergraduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Fine and Studio Arts<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$46,176<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Graduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$71,356<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">2. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$53,810<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">3. Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$48,788<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">4. Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$44,749<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Key Insight -->\n                <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Graduate: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs lead with $71,356 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Online Degrees & Distance Learning -->\n                <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees &amp; Distance Learning<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n                U.S. Department of Education data reports fully online programs for School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n                <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/p>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Fine and Studio Arts<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 581 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Fine and Studio Arts<\/strong> (Master's Degree, 166 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/strong> (Master's Degree, 23 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Design and Applied Arts<\/strong> (Master's Degree, 22 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/strong> (Master's Degree, 20 graduates)<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">U.S. Department of Education data flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (4 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Interior Architecture<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (10 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Architectural Sciences and Technology<\/li>\n                                <li>Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Journalism<\/li>\n                                <li>Interior Architecture<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Graduate\/Professional Certificates (3 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Historic Preservation and Conservation<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Student Demographics -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"demographics\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Student Demographics<\/h2>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Student Population<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Total Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">2,805<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">93.1%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">6.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">22.7%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">77.3%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">34.6%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">10.2%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">13.2%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">5.7%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">23.5%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; 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Women make up 77.3% of the student body, while men represent 22.7%.<\/p>\n                        <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n                    Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n                <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    How well does School of the Art Institute of Chicago support students from different economic backgrounds?\n                <\/p>\n                \n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">57.5%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">74.0%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); 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Ranked #1780 overall, the institution balances personalized attention against higher costs than public alternatives.<\/p>\n                <p>The $53,331 annual net price is significantly higher than public universities, offset somewhat by $46,009 median earnings. With 67.9% graduating within 150% of normal time and 83.8% returning for sophomore year, outcomes reflect the personalized support typical of smaller private institutions.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Private University Trade-offs -->\n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Private University Value: School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Positioning<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                    With a C grade and #1780 ranking, School of the Art Institute of Chicago competes in the crowded regional private university market.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>The Private University Premium:<\/strong> At $53,331 annually, School of the Art Institute of Chicago charges more than public alternatives but typically offers smaller classes, more personalized advising, and tighter-knit campus communities. The 83.8% retention rate suggests students value this environment.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Who Benefits Most:<\/strong> Students who thrive in smaller, more intimate academic settings. Those seeking specific programs or values-based education aligned with the institution's mission. Students who receive merit scholarships that bring costs below $37,332 achieve particularly strong value.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Cost-Benefit Reality:<\/strong> The 18.1% ROI and $46,009 median earnings don't always justify the premium over public universities. Students paying full price should compare whether the personalized experience warrants $43,331+ in additional annual costs over state flagships.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <strong>Competitive Standing:<\/strong> School of the Art Institute of Chicago ranks #1780 of 1955 institutions, with 1735 schools achieving higher ROI. For students offered substantial merit aid or seeking specific programs unavailable at public universities, the value proposition strengthens significantly.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n                    <li>67.9% graduation rate sits 5.4 points above the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>83.8% first-year retention is 7.0 points above the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>18.1% return on investment is 31.8 points below the national 49.9% benchmark.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $46,009 run about 25% lower than national outcomes five years after graduation.<\/li><li>Average net price of $53,331 is roughly $33,450 higher than the national median of $19,881.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>10:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>83.8% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>83.7% employment rate within three years sits 15.5 points above national outcomes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>Average net price of $53,331 is about $33,450 higher than comparable schools, so scholarship planning is key.<\/li><li>Pell participation at 23.5% trails the national share by 15.0 points, so equity work remains important.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            \n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">EDsmart rates School of the Art Institute of Chicago\u2014a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL\u2014at C overall. It appears at #1780 in EDsmart's rankings Grades by category break down as Completion B+, Support B+, Career Outcomes C-, and Affordability D-.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2027 rankings methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Student momentum is strong: 83.8% retention, 67.9% graduation within 150% of normal time, and 70.4% earning an award within eight years. Return on investment currently measures 18.1% for this program.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $53,331 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $80,950.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $27,619 per year.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $26,567 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 23.5% of students receive Pell Grants, giving a snapshot of the campus income mix.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Graduates report median earnings of about $46,009 five years after graduation. This is roughly 25% below typical U.S. college outcomes.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Roughly 83.7% of graduates are employed three years out.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Plan around an ROI of about 18.1% according to U.S. Department of Education data.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">77.5% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saic.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School of the Art Institute of Chicago admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">0.45 \/ 5<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how School of the Art Institute of Chicago stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saic.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit School of the Art Institute of Chicago Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n                <span id=\"chapter-cite\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section eds-school-cite\" id=\"cite-profile\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cite this profile<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Add your access date when you publish.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>APA (7th):<\/strong> EDsmart. (2026). <em>School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings<\/em>. https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago\/<\/p>\n            <p><strong>MLA (9th):<\/strong> \u201cSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d <em>EDsmart<\/em>, 2026, www.edsmart.org\/schools\/school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago\/.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Chicago:<\/strong> EDsmart. \u201cSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago\/.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Similar & Nearby Schools -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n            <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n                <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; 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That covers tuition, books, and living costs, which total $80,950 a year before aid. Tuition and fees alone are $58,220. Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">School of the Art Institute of Chicago ranks #1780 overall in EDsmart's 2027 college rankings with an overall grade of C, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the graduation rate within 150% of normal time is 67.9% (the rate used in EDsmart rankings), the federal 8-year award rate is 70.4%, and first-year retention is 83.8%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are School of the Art Institute of Chicago's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of School of the Art Institute of Chicago report median earnings of $46,009 five years after graduation, according to U.S. Department of Education outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's student population?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">School of the Art Institute of Chicago enrolls about 2,805 undergraduate students, per U.S. Department of Education enrollment data.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate is 77.5%, based on U.S. Department of Education admissions data.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"At School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $53,331 per year. 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