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CCAD WVU D&E College Fairmont State| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 62% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at AAC than Alderson Broaddus College ($35,404.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than AAC ($19,499 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 3.2% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,170 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($24,656 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 17 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming AAC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
AAC vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and AAC.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $15,500 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $30,400)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/