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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 65% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Marquette University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Marquette University ($53,550.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,136 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 13.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,636 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 59.1% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,102 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 64 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University 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)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $28,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/