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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $59,794 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 59.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $222 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 84% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Notre Dame | ||
| 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
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Notre Dame ?
- University of Notre Dame is 11.7% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Notre Dame than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($59,794.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,474 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 1% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($16,550 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Notre Dame (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 172.6% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($49,859 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 300 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) 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 Notre Dame (12.9%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Notre Dame ? 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 Notre Dame and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (96% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $50,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $4,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,713)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($222 vs. $265)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/