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UWM Stritch CCAD DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | CUW | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AAC | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
AAC | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AAC | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or CUW?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at AAC than Concordia University Wisconsin ($35,404.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than AAC ($24,485 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 15.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($10,500 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 32.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($23,477 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 103 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming CUW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CUW (70.4%)
AAC vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or CUW? 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 CUW and AAC.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $15,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $30,400)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/