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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $261 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,470 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 7.3% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Saint Edward's University ($53,550.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,193 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 19.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,876 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 112.1% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,787 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 20 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1135)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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. Edward's University- St. Edward's and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $16,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $442 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,713)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/