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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $193 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 5% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UIC | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UIC?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 388.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Illinois at Chicago ($53,550.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,384 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 14.9% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,400 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 32.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($18,290 vs. $13,813)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 63 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UIC (3.41)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than UIC (78.7%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UIC? 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 UIC and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $22,800 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,963 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,713)
- UIC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($193 vs. $265)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/