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Overview |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 39% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Virginia Union University?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 236.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.2% higher at AAC than Virginia Union University ($35,404.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than AAC ($21,057 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 13.1% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,286 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 106.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($17,764 vs. $8,597)
AAC vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 191 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming AAC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
AAC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $2,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- AAC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/