Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Vanguard University of Southern California CCAD Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
HIU | AAC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
HIU | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $35,404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | AAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | AAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
HIU | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HIU | AAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
HIU | AAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
HIU | AAC | ||
| 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
- Hope International University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 263 students)
HIU vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 2.6% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at AAC than Hope International University ($35,404.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than AAC ($26,146 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 24.3% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,500 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($23,077 vs. $17,764)
HIU vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 53 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming AAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or AAC? 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 AAC and HIU.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Hope International University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $9,300 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $30,400)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HIU 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/