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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,332 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Stritch?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cardinal Stritch University ($53,550.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,002 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 86% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($8,900 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 56.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,670 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 127 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Stritch? 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 Stritch and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $13,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch 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 Stritch graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/