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CCAD Marshall University Hondros College Waynesburg College West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | D&E College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAC | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
AAC | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
AAC | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AAC | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davis & Elkins College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (650 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or D&E College?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 18.5% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at AAC than Davis & Elkins College ($35,404.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than AAC ($20,126 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 3.7% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,125 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($25,119 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 35 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than D&E College (75.3%)
AAC vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or D&E 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 D&E College and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Davis & Elkins College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $7,100 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $30,400)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/