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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $257 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or NKU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 424.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.7% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Northern Kentucky University ($53,550.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($7,259 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 47.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,248 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 62.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($18,290 vs. $11,275)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 87 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or NKU? 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 NKU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Northern Kentucky University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $600 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,100)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $763 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,713)
- NKU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($257 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/