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Overview |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 32% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Hofstra than American International College ($52,215.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Hofstra ($18,317 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 13.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,130 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($35,061 vs. $30,958)
AIC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
AIC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than American International College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,800 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,400)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/