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Overview |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 263 students)
Taylor University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or AAC?
- Taylor University is 5% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Taylor University than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($37,176.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than AAC ($27,366 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 5.3% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,500 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($23,303 vs. $17,764)
Taylor University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 228 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $10,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $30,400)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/