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CCAD University of Toledo BGSU| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Lourdes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Lourdes University | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Lourdes University?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at AAC than Lourdes University ($35,404.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than AAC ($22,634 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 14.3% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($18,038 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 20 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming AAC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
AAC vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Lourdes University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $9,200 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- AAC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University 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/