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Overview |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $265 |
Diversity |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UOP | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Pacific is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 3,532 students)
UOP vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 1.2% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of the Pacific ($53,550.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,164 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 14.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,420 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 109.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,322 vs. $18,290)
UOP vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UOP .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 3 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming UOP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
UOP vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $42,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $1,088 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,713)
- UOP graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($254 vs. $265)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/