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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| American Academy of Art | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 93% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $323 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or CSU?
- American Academy of Art is 380.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.7% higher at American Academy of Art than Chicago State University ($36,800.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than American Academy of Art ($6,446 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 117.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($6,354 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than American Academy of Art (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 51.5% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($15,891 vs. $10,487)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or CSU? 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 CSU and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at American Academy of Art is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,100)
- American Academy of Art students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,250)
- American Academy of Art graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($320 vs. $323)
- More American Academy of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/