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Overview |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
AAC | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Willamette University than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($45,000.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Willamette University ($27,510 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 36.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,500 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($27,700 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or AAC .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 265 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
AAC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC or Willamette 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 Willamette University and AAC.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $23,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/