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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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 |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $265 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | 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
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,532 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- Loyola Marymount University is 2% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Loyola Marymount than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($54,630.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola Marymount University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($52,815 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 2.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,098 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola Marymount University students is 14.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,901 vs. $18,290)
Loyola Marymount vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 67 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) 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 Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $26,600 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $39,100)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $4,045 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,713)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($224 vs. $265)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/