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CCAD| Grace Christian University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace Christian University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 263 students)
Grace Christian University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 165.8% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.8% higher at AAC than Grace Christian University ($35,404.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than AAC ($12,988 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 18.9% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($8,830 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 72.1% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($17,764 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Grace Christian University (99.7%)
Grace Christian University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Grace Christian University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $2,100 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University 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/