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WPI Dean College Western New England University Stetson University Lynn University RIC Everglades University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Westfield State University SCSU Middle Georgia College Lasell College| American International College | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 52% |
Admission |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 15% |
Students |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- American International College is 263.4% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.4% higher at AIC than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($40,550.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than AIC ($17,002 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 66% lower than costs at American International College ($9,112 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 828.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($35,061 vs. $3,776)
AIC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
AIC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than American International College (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $20,800 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/