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Lewis University Pratt Institute RISD SCAD The New School Benedictine University Xavier MICA IPFW UCLA North Central College| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,297 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Francis?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 48.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of St Francis ($53,550.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,560 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 44.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,430 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as University of St Francis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 38.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,392 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 86 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Francis? 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 St Francis and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $11,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,713)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of St Francis 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/