| Loyola University Chicago vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,623 |
| cheaper$21,912 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,649 |
| More$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,069 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier81.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.47% |
| Lower8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable11.77% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,384 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,394 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,805 |
| Larger4,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller589 |
| Larger1,393 | Online Student Population | Smaller55 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,650) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 688 |
| Lower$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.