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UIC Bradley Pratt Institute Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT RISD| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $194 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 9% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 455.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield ($53,550.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,733 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 59% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,410 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 29% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($18,290 vs. $14,175)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 87 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $8,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,920 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,713)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($194 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/