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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University Southern New Hampshire University SCSU UMass Dartmouth Lasell College| American International College | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1020/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 35% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Bay Path 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Bay Path University?
- American International College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at AIC than Bay Path University ($40,550.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bay Path University ($18,317 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 18.2% lower than costs at American International College ($12,799 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($35,061 vs. $27,913)
AIC vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
AIC vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Bay Path 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 Bay Path University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than American International College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bay Path University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/