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Overview |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $244 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or EIU?
- American Academy of Art is 279% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.2% higher at American Academy of Art than Eastern Illinois University ($36,800.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than American Academy of Art ($13,380 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 70.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,354 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than American Academy of Art (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12.3% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($11,773 vs. $10,487)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or EIU? 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 EIU and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than American Academy of Art (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $10,400 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,350 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($244 vs. $320)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Academy of Art students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/