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F&M CCAD Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Clarion University of Pennsylvania WCU| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | W&J | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AAC | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at W&J than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($49,612.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than AAC ($25,636 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 28.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,500 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 119.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($38,963 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or AAC .
- Accepted freshman W&J 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 W&J (88.1%)
AAC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or W&J? 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 W&J and AAC.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $26,500 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $30,400)
- Washington & Jefferson College and AAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and AAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/