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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $213 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNI?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 560.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Northern Iowa ($53,550.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,782 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 77.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($9,343 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 185.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,290 vs. $6,412)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 105 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNI? 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 UNI and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,600 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,088 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,713)
- UNI graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($213 vs. $265)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/