School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Columbia College Chicago |
#27 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$54,530 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,520 |
expensive$44,634 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,464 |
Less$16,956 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$17,738 |
Admission | ||
Tighter78.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.77% |
Lower13.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.01% |
High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller3,532 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,646 |
Smaller2,819 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,424 |
Larger713 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller222 |
Larger127 | Online Student Population | Smaller69 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
692 | Number of faculties | 831 |
Higher$103,774 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,114 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.