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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $263 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Adelphi University | ||
| 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
- Adelphi University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Adelphi University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Adelphi University ($53,550.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,953 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 8.9% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,550 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 57.6% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,826 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 61 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) 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 Adelphi University (72.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $19,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $39,100)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,713)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($263 vs. $265)
- More Adelphi 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. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/