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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $235 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 37% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kentucky?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 365.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Kentucky ($53,550.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,693 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 12.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,676 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 29.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($18,290 vs. $14,114)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 12 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky 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)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Kentucky (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,963 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,713)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($235 vs. $265)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/