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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $25,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $38,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 3,087 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 2,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1150/1318 | ||
| 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 | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 67% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Cornell College | ||
| 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (3,401 students vs. 1,084 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornell College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Cornell College ($53,550.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,850 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 41.8% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,358 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 103.9% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,486 vs. $18,872)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 22 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (76.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Cornell College? 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 Cornell College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $6,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College 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 Cornell College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/