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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,633 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 5,069 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $206 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 3,401 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNT?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 543.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of North Texas ($53,550.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,675 vs. $55,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 49% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,805 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of North Texas (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 69.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($18,872 vs. $11,142)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 62 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UNT (3.46)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than UNT (72.5%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or UNT? 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 UNT and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of North Texas (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $7,900 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,713)
- UNT graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($206 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/