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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $244 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 7% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or EIU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 451.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Eastern Illinois University ($53,550.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,380 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 53.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,812 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 55.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($18,290 vs. $11,773)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 145 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at EIU (3.39)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than EIU (68%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or EIU? 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 EIU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Eastern Illinois University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,063 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,713)
- EIU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($244 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/