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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Siena College | ||
| 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
- Siena College is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Siena College?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Siena College ($53,550.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,842 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 0.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,550 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 63.8% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($29,952 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Siena College 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)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Siena 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 Siena College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $20,700 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College 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 Siena College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Siena 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. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/