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Pratt Institute Augustana RISD Loras College ISU SCAD The New School Monmouth College WUSTL UIU Bradley MICA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $266 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 64% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Ambrose 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,747 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Ambrose University ?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 56.2% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Saint Ambrose University ($53,550.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($23,359 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 38.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,988 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 39.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,476 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 105 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- 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 St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $51 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $25,764)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($265 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/