- Both University of Chicago and School of the Art Institute of Chicago are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of Chicago has more expensive tuition of $66,939 than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($54,530).
- University of Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 8.73% than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (69.82%).
- University of Chicago is larger with 18,339 students than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3,532 students).
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| #9 in National Universities #1 in Illinois | Rankings | #52 in Arts, Music, and Design Schools |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Chicago, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | School of art, music, and design |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,939 | Undergraduate | $54,530 |
| $66,543 | Graduate | $44,634 |
| $43,934 | Financial Aid | $16,956 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 8.73% | Acceptance Rate | 69.82% |
| 71.77% | Yield | 16.40% |
| 1,540 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,339 | Total Students | 3,532 |
| 7,595 | Undergraduate | 2,819 |
| 10,744 | Graduate | 713 |
| 28 | Online Enrollment | 127 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 99% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) $13,900 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 2,376 Full-time 491 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 162 Full-time 530 Part-time |
| 10,396 Full-time 1,968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 512 Full-time 535 Part-time |
| $158,597 for Faculties $86,138 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,399 for Faculties $70,960 Part-time |