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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Simmons University | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Simmons University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Simmons University ($53,550.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,423 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 1.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,368 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 100.1% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,606 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 8 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) 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 Simmons University (76.5%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Simmons 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 Simmons University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $13,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Simmons 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. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/