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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College CCAD University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | AAC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
JCSU | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 259 students)
JCSU vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 103.3% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at AAC than Johnson C Smith University ($37,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than AAC ($19,326 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 14.5% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,014 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 29.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,277 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 167 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming AAC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- JCSU has a higher acceptance rate (42.9%) than AAC (33.1%)
JCSU vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Johnson C Smith University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $30,300)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- AAC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/