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Overview |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or Columbia College?
- American Academy of Art is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at American Academy of Art than Columbia College Chicago ($36,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than American Academy of Art ($28,387 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 183.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,354 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than American Academy of Art (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 71.8% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($18,020 vs. $10,487)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at American Academy of Art is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,100)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Academy of Art students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/