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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,456 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Viterbo?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 76.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Viterbo University ($53,550.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($23,257 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 61.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,260 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 12.4% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,567 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 65 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Viterbo University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $5,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo 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 Viterbo graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/