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Overview |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Staten Island?
- American International College is 485.1% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at AIC than CUNY College of Staten Island ($40,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than AIC ($7,217 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 32.6% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,130 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 334.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($35,061 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at AIC (2.91)
AIC vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than American International College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/