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Dean College Western New England University McMurry University HSU RIC TLU SCSU Westfield State University Lasell College| American International College | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Howard Payne University | ||
| 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
- American International College is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 838 students)
AIC vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Howard Payne University?
- American International College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at AIC than Howard Payne University ($40,550.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Howard Payne University ($18,317 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 57.3% lower than costs at American International College ($9,616 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Howard Payne University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 86.3% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($35,061 vs. $18,817)
AIC vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 78 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
AIC vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than American International College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $1,314 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,686 vs. $27,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/