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Overview |
AIC | Drew University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 9% |
Students |
AIC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Drew University?
- Drew University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Drew University than American International College ($43,074.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Drew University ($18,317 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 8.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,130 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Drew University ($35,061 vs. $31,901)
AIC vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Drew University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Drew University (72.7%)
AIC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Drew 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 Drew University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than American International College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $9,100 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,400)
- Drew University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/