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Pratt Institute WKU UE Taylor University RISD BSU IPFW IU SCAD Indiana State The New School MICA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $232 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 15% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| 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 Southern Indiana is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,532 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Southern Indiana?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 488.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Southern Indiana ($53,550.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($14,443 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 64.5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($10,058 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 130.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($18,290 vs. $7,927)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 153 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Southern Indiana? 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 University of Southern Indiana and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than University of Southern Indiana (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn on average $300 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,713)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/