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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $251 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 67% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Portland | ||
| 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 Portland is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Portland?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 4.3% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Portland ($53,550.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,717 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Portland ($16,550 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 84% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,657 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 40 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Portland? 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 Portland and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $19,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,713)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($251 vs. $265)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/