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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $284 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 61% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,083 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 7.6% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Holy Cross than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($57,600.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($34,679 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 0.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,550 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 116.6% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($39,615 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $41,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,787 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,500)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($265 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/