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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $232 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Illinois University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 455.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 455.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($53,550.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,990 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 55.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,622 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 62.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,290 vs. $11,269)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 123 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Southern Illinois 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 Illinois University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,713)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/