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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $248 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Utica College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 130.7% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Utica College ($53,550.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($22,372 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 30.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,667 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 31.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($18,290 vs. $13,939)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Utica College? 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 Utica College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Utica College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $7,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,100)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,713)
- Utica College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($248 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/