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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $265 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,532 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Concordia University Irvine ($53,550.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,508 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 29.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,770 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 34.6% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,623 vs. $18,290)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 126 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) 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 Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Concordia University Irvine (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $9,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,100)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,713)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($234 vs. $265)
- More Concordia University-Irvine 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/