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Overview |
AIC | Lehman | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
AIC | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Lehman?
- American International College is 485.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at AIC than CUNY Lehman College ($40,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than AIC ($4,974 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 18.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,130 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 236.7% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($35,061 vs. $10,412)
AIC vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or AIC .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 138 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
AIC vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Lehman? 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 Lehman and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than American International College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/