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Overview |
AIC | Clark University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
AIC | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
AIC | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Clark 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
- Clark University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Clark University?
- Clark University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Clark University than American International College ($52,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Clark University ($18,317 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 35.5% lower than costs at American International College ($11,164 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than American International College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 18% larger than aid received Clark University ($35,061 vs. $29,716)
AIC vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Clark University (50.3%)
AIC vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Clark 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 Clark University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than American International College (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $3,700 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Clark University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/