Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky WKU WVU Pratt Institute Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | louisville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $12,324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $203 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Louisville?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 334.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Louisville ($53,550.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($19,327 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 55.1% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,668 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 49.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($18,290 vs. $12,216)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 4 points higher than at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Louisville? 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 Louisville and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Louisville (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $6,100 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,057 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,713)
- Louisville graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($203 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/