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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $227 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 3% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ISU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 352.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Illinois State University ($53,550.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,551 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 56.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,602 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 57.4% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($18,290 vs. $11,619)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 65 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ISU? 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 ISU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,713)
- ISU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($227 vs. $265)
- More ISU 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/