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Overview |
AIC | F&M | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
AIC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
AIC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 53% | ||
Campus |
AIC | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,990 students)
AIC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 61.9% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at F&M than American International College ($65,652.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than F&M ($18,317 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 0.6% lower than costs at American International College ($15,040 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 40.3% larger than aid received American International College ($49,177 vs. $35,061)
AIC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
AIC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or F&M? 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 F&M and AIC.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than American International College (85% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,500 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/