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CCAD| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | - | ||
| Admitted | 426 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (263 students vs. 253 students)
AAC vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Hiwassee College?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at AAC than Hiwassee College ($35,404.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 31.5% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($7,987 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($17,764 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 16 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
AAC vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and AAC.
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/