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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Molloy College | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Molloy College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 55% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Molloy College ($53,550.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,243 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 3.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($16,550 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 13.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,822 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 88 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Molloy College? 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 Molloy College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $21,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College 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 Molloy College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/