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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | SMFA | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AIC | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 15% |
Students |
AIC | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
AIC | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 492 students)
AIC vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or SMFA?
- American International College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at AIC than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($40,550.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than SMFA ($18,317 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 1.9% lower than costs at American International College ($14,850 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 124.3% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($35,061 vs. $15,629)
AIC vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than SMFA (81.1%)
AIC vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or SMFA? 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 SMFA and AIC.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than American International College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $12,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/