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Pratt Institute RISD OU SCAD Minnesota The New School Doane University MICA Crown College UCLA GCU PLNU| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $261 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 42% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,047 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Concordia University-Seward?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Concordia University Seward ($53,550.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($23,067 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 64.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,050 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 42.9% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($26,141 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 79 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Concordia University Seward (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $1,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,100)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $463 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,713)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/