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Overview |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 259 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,325 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,899 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,277 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 350 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 61% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 259 students)
AAC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 67.7% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Dickinson College than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($62,900.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Dickinson College ($28,899 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 59.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,325 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 108.6% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($40,209 vs. $19,277)
AAC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or AAC .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than AAC (33.1%)
AAC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and AAC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $31,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $30,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/