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Overview |
AIC | Marist College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
AIC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AIC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 55% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Marist College?
- Marist College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Marist College than American International College ($43,900.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Marist College ($18,317 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 13.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,130 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than American International College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($35,061 vs. $22,904)
AIC vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Marist College (62.8%)
AIC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Marist 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 Marist College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than American International College (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,400)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/