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Overview |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 111 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aaart.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,354 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,818 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,487 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $221 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Art | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than American Academy of Art based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 111 students)
American Academy of Art vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Art or SIUE?
- American Academy of Art is 295.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.4% higher at American Academy of Art than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($36,800.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than American Academy of Art ($13,586 vs. $31,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Art are 61.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($6,354 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than American Academy of Art (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 1.5% larger than aid received American Academy of Art ($10,649 vs. $10,487)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Art or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or American Academy of Art .
American Academy of Art vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Art or SIUE? 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 SIUE and American Academy of Art.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than American Academy of Art (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $13,900 more per year than American Academy of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $33,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $9,570 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Art graduates. ($21,430 vs. $31,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Art graduates. ($221 vs. $320)
- More SIUE 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/