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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Dayton?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 16% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Dayton ($53,550.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,590 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 7.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,390 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 74.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($31,920 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 32 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) 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 University of Dayton (74.1%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $18,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/