Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| American Academy of Art | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 90 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | kwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,640 | $31,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,640 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,872 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $236 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 90 students)
American Academy of Art vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or KWC?
- American Academy of Art is 21.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($38,640.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at American Academy of Art than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($38,640.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than American Academy of Art ($20,867 vs. $32,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 81.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($6,354 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than American Academy of Art (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 88% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($22,561 vs. $12,000)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or KWC? 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 KWC and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at American Academy of Art is the same as at Kentucky Wesleyan College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $5,400 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $33,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,093 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($22,907 vs. $31,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Academy of Art students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/