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Overview |
AIC | City Tech | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
AIC | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AIC | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or City Tech?
- American International College is 485.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at AIC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($40,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than AIC ($6,406 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 18.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,130 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 298.6% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($35,061 vs. $8,797)
AIC vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than City Tech (81.8%)
AIC vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or City Tech? 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 City Tech and AIC.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $3,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/