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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 58% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,401 students vs. 1,463 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Luther- Norse?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Luther College ($53,550.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,790 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 44% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,180 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 101.6% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($38,042 vs. $18,872)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 24 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $10,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/