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Dean College Western New England University LHU Temple RIC Westfield State University SCSU Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Lasell College| American International College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
AIC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
AIC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Penn College?
- American International College is 162.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at AIC than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($40,550.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Penn College ($18,317 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 24.7% lower than costs at American International College ($12,130 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 383.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($35,061 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at AIC (2.91)
AIC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Penn 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 Penn College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than American International College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/