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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $267 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kent State?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 335.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Kent State University at Kent ($53,550.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($19,046 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 30.6% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,676 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 91.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($18,290 vs. $9,539)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 88 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Kent State? 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 Kent State and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $1,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $112 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,713 vs. $25,825)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($265 vs. $267)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/