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CCAD| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Ohio University Lancaster Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 259 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $6,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $9,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,325 | $6,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,899 | $4,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,277 | $5,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | - | ||
| Admitted | 350 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 259 students)
AAC vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 507% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.9% higher at AAC than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($37,500.00 vs. $9,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than AAC ($4,935 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 55.7% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($6,632 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 249.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($19,277 vs. $5,520)
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or AAC .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at AAC (3.1)
AAC vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $14,100 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $30,400)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/