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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $24,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $36,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 7,424 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 5,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Augustana | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,401 students vs. 2,484 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Augustana?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Augustana College ($53,550.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,695 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 32.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,166 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 93.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($36,474 vs. $18,872)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana 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 Augustana (3.3)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Augustana (67.6%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Augustana? 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 Augustana and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana 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 Augustana graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/