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Overview |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $24,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 891/1165 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 15% |
Students |
AIC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Pfeiffer 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
- American International College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,076 students)
AIC vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Pfeiffer University?
- American International College is 27% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at AIC than Pfeiffer University ($40,550.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Pfeiffer University ($18,317 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pfeiffer University are 20.8% lower than costs at American International College ($12,520 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($35,061 vs. $24,926)
AIC vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 44 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming AIC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
AIC vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than American International College (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/