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Overview |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | - | ||
| Admitted | 426 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Franklin University?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 270.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.6% higher at AAC than Franklin University ($35,404.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than AAC ($18,989 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 43.3% lower than costs at Franklin University ($10,500 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Franklin University (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 140.1% larger than aid received Franklin University ($17,764 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or AAC .
AAC vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Franklin University? 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 Franklin University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Franklin University (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $21,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $30,400)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/