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Overview |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 52.3% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Gettysburg College than American International College ($61,760.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Gettysburg College ($18,317 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 1.3% lower than costs at American International College ($14,930 vs. $15,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American International College as Gettysburg College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 23.3% larger than aid received American International College ($43,239 vs. $35,061)
AIC vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
AIC vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than American International College (85% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,500 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/