Athens State University vs. AAC

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Art Academy of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than AAC based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 213 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Art Academy of Cincinnati is in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Art Academy of Cincinnati 9:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between AAC and Athens State University ($41,375 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than at Athens State University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test optional at AAC.
• Typical fall application deadline: AAC Aug 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $8,466 lower median loan debt than AAC graduates ($18,534 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $88 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AAC graduates ($191 vs. $279).
• More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (55% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.