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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $223 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Iowa?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 514.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Iowa ($53,550.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($19,587 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 44.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($11,476 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 83.7% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($18,290 vs. $9,959)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 9 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Iowa? 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 Iowa and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa 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)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,097 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,713)
- Iowa graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($223 vs. $265)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/