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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 2,695 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or North Central College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 24.9% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than North Central College ($53,550.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,285 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 37.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,998 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 68.3% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,776 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 30 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than North Central College (60.9%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or North Central 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 North Central College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $9,800 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,100)
- North Central College 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)
- North Central College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More North Central 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/