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UNF UT Pratt Institute Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University RISD Florida SCAD| Jacksonville University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $265 |
Diversity |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 59% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,532 students)
JU vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 23% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Jacksonville University ($53,550.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,943 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 3.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,986 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 74.9% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($31,988 vs. $18,290)
JU vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) 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 JU (57.7%)
JU vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Jacksonville University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,092 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,713)
- JU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($233 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/