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Pratt Institute Oakwood University RISD Union College SCAD The New School Andrews University MICA Southwestern Adventist University UCLA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $274 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 77% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,903 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Adventist University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 133% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Southern Adventist University ($53,550.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,332 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 98.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($8,330 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 30.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($18,290 vs. $14,000)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) 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 Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $787 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,500)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($265 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist 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. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/