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Overview |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 33% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Misericordia University?
- American International College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at AIC than Misericordia University ($40,550.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Misericordia University ($18,317 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 2.4% lower than costs at American International College ($14,776 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($35,061 vs. $23,008)
AIC vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 182 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
AIC vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than American International College (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $5,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Misericordia University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/