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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 65% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,416 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Denison?
- Denison University is 12% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Denison than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($60,000.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,267 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 14.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,400 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 99.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,497 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) 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 Denison (22%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Denison? 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 Denison and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $17,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/