| Chicago vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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 | ||
| expensive$69,324 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$54,623 |
| expensive$68,652 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$49,649 |
| More$48,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,069 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter4.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.47% |
| Favorable88.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.77% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,394 |
| Larger7,598 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,805 |
| Larger10,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller589 |
| Larger102 | Online Student Population | Smaller55 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,650) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 3,195 | Number of faculty | 688 |
| Higher$179,034 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.