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CCAD UT Martin Union University| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Bethel | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
AAC | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
AAC | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
AAC | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Bethel?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 118.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at AAC than Bethel University ($35,404.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than AAC ($13,858 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 28.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,500 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 32.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($17,764 vs. $13,396)
AAC vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 35 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bethel (88.8%)
AAC vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Bethel? 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 Bethel and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Bethel University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $12,300 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- AAC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/