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Overview |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Redlands, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,460 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #248 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redlands.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,328 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,328 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,758 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,157 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,251 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,872 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1278 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Nov 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $265 |
Diversity |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Redlands | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,460 students)
University of Redlands vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Redlands or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- University of Redlands is 3.3% more expensive to attend than School of the Art Institute of Chicago for in-state tuition ($55,328.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of Redlands than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($55,328.00 vs. $53,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($28,157 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 5% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,758 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than University of Redlands (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 131% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($42,251 vs. $18,290)
University of Redlands vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Redlands or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or University of Redlands .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 25 points higher than at University of Redlands (1130)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- University of Redlands has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
University of Redlands vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Redlands or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Redlands.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $17,300 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $2,787 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($25,713 vs. $28,500)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($265 vs. $294)
- More University of Redlands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/