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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| American Academy of Art | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 776 | ||
| Admitted | - | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 2.3% more expensive to attend than American Academy of Art for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at CCAD than American Academy of Art ($37,650.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than American Academy of Art ($29,238 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 73.1% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($6,354 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than American Academy of Art (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 121.7% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($23,246 vs. $10,487)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or CCAD? 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 CCAD and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than American Academy of Art (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $5,000 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CCAD graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Academy of Art students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/