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CCAD Ohio State University-Newark Campus Brescia University Ohio State Tiffin University Northern Illinois Bellarmine University| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | ODU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
AAC | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
AAC | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AAC | ODU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Dominican University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,276 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or ODU?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 8% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at AAC than Ohio Dominican University ($35,404.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than AAC ($21,881 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 12.9% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($10,500 vs. $11,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Ohio Dominican University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($23,646 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 46 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming ODU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than ODU (52.4%)
AAC vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or ODU? 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 ODU and AAC.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $14,300 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- AAC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/