Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pratt Institute-Main's yield is 7 pts higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago's
Yield rate - 2
Pratt Institute-Main admits 73% 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
- Pratt Institute-MainSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- School of the Art Institute of ChicagoTest-blind
- Pratt Institute-MainTest-optional
How they read a record
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The high school record is required.
Pratt Institute-Main
GPA is very important; is important.
What they look at
| Factor | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Pratt Institute-Main |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| 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 release;Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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