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Cleveland State CCAD Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Kent State University at Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | - | ||
| Admitted | 426 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Kent State University at Salem?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 408.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at AAC than Kent State University at Salem ($35,404.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than AAC ($10,324 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 18.2% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($8,882 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 242.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($17,764 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or AAC .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at AAC (3.1)
AAC vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $9,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,400)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/