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Overview |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 259 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,325 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,899 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,277 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 350 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 259 students)
AAC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Marshall University?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 408.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at AAC than Marshall University ($37,500.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than AAC ($9,734 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 24.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,325 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 60.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($19,277 vs. $12,024)
AAC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 65 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AAC (3.1)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than AAC (33.1%)
AAC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is the same as at Marshall University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $9,800 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $30,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/