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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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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 Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Thomas?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 9.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of St Thomas ($53,550.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,137 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 31.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,587 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 76.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($32,284 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 47 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) 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 University of St Thomas (77%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of St Thomas? 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 Thomas and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $22,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,713 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/