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Overview |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,532 students)
Fairfield University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- Fairfield University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Fairfield University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($53,630.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairfield University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($46,065 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 1.2% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,550 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 38.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,279 vs. $18,290)
Fairfield University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) 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 Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $38,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield 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 Fairfield University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield 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. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/