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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lindenwood University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Lindenwood University ($53,550.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,016 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 62.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,200 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 15.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,290 vs. $15,840)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 112 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Lindenwood University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/