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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul CCAD EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | AAC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 263 students)
CSU vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 362.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.4% higher at AAC than Chicago State University ($35,404.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than AAC ($6,446 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 31.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 11.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($17,764 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 88 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming AAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or AAC? 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 AAC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- AAC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/