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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $263 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 7% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Akron?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 430.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Akron Main Campus ($53,550.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,667 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 33.4% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($12,410 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 114.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($18,290 vs. $8,525)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 106 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,713)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($263 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/