Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Biola's yield is 18 pts higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago's
Yield rate - 2
Biola admits 74% vs. 77% at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- School of the Art Institute of ChicagoAccessible
- BiolaSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- School of the Art Institute of ChicagoTest-blind
- BiolaTest-optional
How they read a record
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The high school record is required.
Biola
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Biola |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why