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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $237 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UC?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 365.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($53,550.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,149 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 28.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,852 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 109.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($18,290 vs. $8,733)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 10 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UC? 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 UC and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,713)
- UC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/