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Lenoir-Rhyne University Lander University Coker CCAD BAC Coastal Carolina Erskine College USC Aiken Newberry College USC Beaufort Catawba College| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Limestone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Limestone University | ||
| 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
- Limestone University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,786 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Limestone University?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at AAC than Limestone University ($35,404.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Limestone University than AAC ($23,478 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 1.4% lower than costs at Limestone University ($10,500 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 7% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($19,016 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 61 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming AAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Limestone University (89.5%)
AAC vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Limestone University? 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 Limestone University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Limestone University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $10,100 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- AAC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/