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Overview |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 215.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at AAC than University of South Carolina Upstate ($35,404.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than AAC ($13,835 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 10.3% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,520 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 47.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($17,764 vs. $12,038)
AAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 13 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
AAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $8,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $30,400)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/