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Overview |
AIC | FDU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AIC | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AIC | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or FDU?
- American International College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at AIC than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($40,550.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than FDU ($18,317 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,130 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 23.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,061 vs. $28,436)
AIC vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 147 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming FDU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than FDU (89.1%)
AIC vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or FDU? 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 FDU and AIC.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than American International College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,500 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/