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Overview |
Academy College | CUW | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 105 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | academycollege.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Academy College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,520 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,539 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,968 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,873 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Academy College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Academy College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Academy College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,884 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $247 |
Diversity |
Academy College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 93% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Academy College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Academy College | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Academy College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 105 students)
Academy College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Academy College or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 87% more expensive to attend than Academy College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $17,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at CUW than Academy College ($32,770.00 vs. $17,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Academy College ($24,485 vs. $28,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Academy College are 42.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,539 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Academy College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 241.6% larger than aid received Academy College ($23,477 vs. $6,873)
Which college is harder to get into, Academy College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Academy College .
Academy College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Academy College or CUW? 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 CUW and Academy College.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Academy College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,700 more per year than Academy College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,400)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Academy College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,884)
- CUW graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Academy College graduates. ($247 vs. $288)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Academy College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/