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Overview |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 90% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | - | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $143 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plaza College is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (807 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or Plaza College?
- American Academy of Art is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at American Academy of Art than Plaza College ($36,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than American Academy of Art ($17,178 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 10.2% lower than costs at Plaza College ($6,354 vs. $7,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than American Academy of Art (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Academy of Art students is 53.7% larger than aid received Plaza College ($10,487 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and American Academy of Art.
- Graduates from American Academy of Art earn on average $5,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $17,085 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($13,915 vs. $31,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($143 vs. $320)
- More American Academy of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/