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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 18,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #7 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $61,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $61,179 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $36,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $48,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 37,522 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 5.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $98,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $149 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 69% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UChicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UChicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UChicago?
- University of Chicago is 14.2% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at UChicago than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($61,179.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,991 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($16,550 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 164.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($48,422 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UChicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UChicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UChicago or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 351 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than UChicago (5.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UChicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UChicago? 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 UChicago and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $59,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,713)
- UChicago graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($149 vs. $265)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/