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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 10% |
Students |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 67% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| 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 Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 631 students)
AIC vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Sierra Nevada University?
- American International College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at AIC than Sierra Nevada University ($40,550.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 9.4% lower than costs at American International College ($13,825 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Sierra Nevada University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($35,061 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 125 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Sierra Nevada University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AIC (2.91)
AIC vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Sierra Nevada University is higher than American International College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Sierra Nevada University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/