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Overview |
AIC | Chatham | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AIC | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
AIC | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Chatham than American International College ($40,625.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Chatham ($18,317 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 19% lower than costs at American International College ($12,719 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Chatham University ($35,061 vs. $27,330)
AIC vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
AIC vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Chatham? 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 Chatham and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than American International College (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/