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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 55% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | St Lawrence 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,175 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 15% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at St Lawrence University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($61,600.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,283 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 3.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,995 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 141.1% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($44,093 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) 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 St Lawrence University (63.5%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or St Lawrence 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 Lawrence University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $14,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence 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. (85% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/