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CCAD| East West University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East-West University | AAC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 528 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,750 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,750 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,140 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,929 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
East-West University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | - | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
East-West University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
East-West University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East-West University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East West University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (528 students vs. 259 students)
East-West University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 51.5% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at AAC than East West University ($37,500.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than AAC ($23,140 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 14.8% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($8,991 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 143.1% larger than aid received East West University ($19,277 vs. $7,929)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than East West University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $3,100 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($24,332 vs. $27,000)
- East-West University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/