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
- Pratt Institute-MainSelective
- School of the Art Institute of ChicagoAccessible
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
- Pratt Institute-MainTest-optional
- School of the Art Institute of ChicagoTest-blind
How they read a record
Pratt Institute-Main
GPA is very important; is important.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The high school record is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Pratt Institute-Main | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Not considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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