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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 960/1208 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $242 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 72.4% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Detroit Mercy ($53,550.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,197 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 58.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,444 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 17.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($21,483 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 33 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? 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 Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $13,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,713)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($242 vs. $265)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/