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Overview |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Westfield State University?
- American International College is 4,080.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475.2% higher at AIC than Westfield State University ($40,550.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than AIC ($18,021 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 17.3% lower than costs at American International College ($12,894 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Westfield State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 407.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($35,061 vs. $6,904)
AIC vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 114 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
AIC vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Westfield State University? 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 Westfield State University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than American International College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $400 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/