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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $211 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ohio University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 301.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ohio University Main Campus ($53,550.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,207 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 34.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,336 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 94.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($18,290 vs. $9,416)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 47 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Ohio 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 Ohio University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,713)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($211 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/