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Overview |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AAC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or University of Charleston?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 12.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at AAC than University of Charleston ($35,404.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than AAC ($21,308 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 2.9% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,200 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 26.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($22,422 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or AAC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 31 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
AAC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and AAC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $14,800 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/