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Overview |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 83% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Bryant University than American International College ($48,432.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bryant University ($18,317 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,130 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Bryant University ($35,061 vs. $25,615)
AIC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
AIC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Bryant 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 Bryant University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than American International College (77% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,100 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,400)
- Bryant University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/