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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 263 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at AAC than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($35,404.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than AAC ($17,358 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 8.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,500 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($26,438 vs. $17,764)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 11 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary of the Woods College earn on average $1,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,400)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/