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CCAD Jackson State University Xavier University of Louisiana Mississippi Valley State University| Tougaloo College | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,384 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,718 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,387 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,389 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | 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
- Tougaloo College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 263 students)
Tougaloo College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 240.9% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.9% higher at AAC than Tougaloo College ($35,404.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than AAC ($13,718 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 64.1% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($6,400 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 89.2% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($17,764 vs. $9,387)
Tougaloo College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 119 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming AAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Tougaloo College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $800 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $29,600)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $8,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,004)
- AAC graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/