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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $71,200 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,015 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ONU?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 50.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ohio Northern University ($53,550.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($27,398 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 28.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,900 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 32.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($24,235 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 3 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) 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 ONU (54.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or ONU? 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 ONU and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $32,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU 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 ONU graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/