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Overview |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $265 |
Diversity |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,532 students)
Mercer vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Mercer University ($53,550.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($22,087 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 17.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,046 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 84.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,740 vs. $18,290)
Mercer vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer 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 Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 62 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) 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 Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is the same as at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $18,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,100)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,713)
- Mercer graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/