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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 1% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| 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 Michigan Flint is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UM-Flint?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 324.4% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Michigan Flint ($53,550.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,840 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 55.7% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,628 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($18,290 vs. $13,389)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 163 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Michigan Flint (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $3,400 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/