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Dean College Western New England University RIC Bellevue University Harvard SCSU Westfield State University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Lasell College| American International College | Cambridge College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $17,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $17,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $7,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Cambridge College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Cambridge College?
- American International College is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at AIC than Cambridge College ($40,550.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Cambridge College ($18,317 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 37.5% lower than costs at American International College ($11,000 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 391.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($35,061 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or AIC .
AIC vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Cambridge 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 Cambridge College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than Cambridge College (36% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/