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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,781 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornerstone University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cornerstone University ($53,550.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,935 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 57.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,520 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 1.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,502 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 122 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Cornerstone University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn on average $300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone 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)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More Cornerstone 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. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/