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Overview |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 259 | 1,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $15,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $15,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,325 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,899 | $18,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,277 | $11,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 8,073 | ||
| Admitted | 350 | 5,433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 67.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 6.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,731 students vs. 259 students)
AAC vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Benedict College?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at AAC than Benedict College ($37,500.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than AAC ($18,146 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 47.5% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($7,000 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Benedict College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 63.6% larger than aid received Benedict College ($19,277 vs. $11,780)
AAC vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or AAC .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than AAC (33.1%)
AAC vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Benedict 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 Benedict College and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Benedict College (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $5,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $25,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- AAC graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/