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Overview |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 86% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Salve Regina University than American International College ($45,250.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Salve Regina University ($18,317 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,130 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($35,061 vs. $26,787)
AIC vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
AIC vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than American International College (73% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Salve Regina University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/