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Wesley College Wooster CCAD Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown Knox College| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | OWU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAC | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAC | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AAC | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AAC | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at OWU than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($49,262.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than AAC ($27,311 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 30.9% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,500 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 106.9% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($36,757 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or AAC .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than OWU (52.2%)
AAC vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or OWU? 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 OWU and AAC.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $19,200 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,400)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and AAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and AAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/