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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 56% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Scranton?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 7.3% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Scranton ($53,550.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($35,526 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 0.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($16,490 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 65.2% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,218 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 21 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $23,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/