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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 90 | 15,504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,640 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,640 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,872 | $13,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $13,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 24,177 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $246 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 90 students)
American Academy of Art vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or Northern Illinois?
- American Academy of Art is 294.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($38,640.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.7% higher at American Academy of Art than Northern Illinois University ($38,640.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than American Academy of Art ($13,533 vs. $32,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 101.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($6,354 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than American Academy of Art (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 13% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($13,565 vs. $12,000)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than American Academy of Art (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $14,500 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $33,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,141 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($23,859 vs. $31,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($246 vs. $320)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Academy of Art students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/