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Alma College CCAD WMU| Olivet College | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,694 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,694 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,886 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,533 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,602 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,417 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 259 students)
OC Comets vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 14.7% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $32,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at AAC than Olivet College ($37,500.00 vs. $32,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than AAC ($23,533 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 15.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,325 vs. $11,886)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($22,602 vs. $19,277)
OC Comets vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 32 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than AAC (33.1%)
OC Comets vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $8,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/