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| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 14% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (832 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Kettering College?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 141.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at AAC than Kettering College ($35,404.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than AAC ($16,398 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 23% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($8,538 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 55.8% larger than aid received Kettering College ($17,764 vs. $11,401)
AAC vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or AAC .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
AAC vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Kettering 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 Kettering College and AAC.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $26,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,977)
- AAC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/