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WVU CCAD Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marietta College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Marietta College than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($36,956.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than AAC ($22,895 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 13.8% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,500 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 62% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($28,786 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 137 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
AAC vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Marietta 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 Marietta College and AAC.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $21,500 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $30,400)
- Marietta College and AAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and AAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/