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Overview |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 77% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| 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
- American International College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,663 students)
AIC vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Franklin Pierce University?
- American International College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at AIC than Franklin Pierce University ($40,550.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Franklin Pierce University ($18,317 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 1.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($15,130 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Franklin Pierce University ($35,061 vs. $32,056)
AIC vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 56 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Franklin Pierce University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than American International College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/