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UB Pratt Institute Fisher Canisius St. Bona RISD SUNY at Geneseo SCAD Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport The New School Alfred University| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Niagara University?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Niagara University ($53,550.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,165 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 30.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,700 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 63.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,898 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 118 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University 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)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $4,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,713)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/