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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $261 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Abilene Christian University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Abilene Christian University ($53,550.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,978 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 43.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,500 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 43.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,280 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 63 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) 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 Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is the same as at Abilene Christian University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $6,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,100)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $388 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,325 vs. $25,713)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/