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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse CCAD Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Art Academy of Cincinnati | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Parkside | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
AAC | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
AAC | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AAC | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Parkside?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 462.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at AAC than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($35,404.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than AAC ($8,510 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 31.8% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($7,966 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 150.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,764 vs. $7,098)
AAC vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or AAC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 7 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming AAC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Parkside (72.8%)
AAC vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Parkside? 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 Parkside and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $10,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/