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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 28 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| 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 | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $176 |
Diversity |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Sterling College | ||
| 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
- American International College is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 101 students)
AIC vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Sterling College?
- American International College is 4% more expensive to attend than Sterling College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at AIC than Sterling College ($40,550.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Sterling College ($18,317 vs. $21,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 45.5% lower than costs at American International College ($10,400 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Sterling College ($35,061 vs. $31,078)
AIC vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Sterling College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Sterling College? 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 Sterling College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Sterling College is higher than American International College (50% vs. 36%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $9,965 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($17,035 vs. $27,000)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More Sterling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/