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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $242 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Hofstra | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hofstra?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Hofstra University ($53,550.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($35,036 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 3.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,550 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 69.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,958 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) 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 Hofstra (69.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Hofstra University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $20,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $39,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,713)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($242 vs. $265)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/