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Overview |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 4% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Alfred State College?
- American International College is 473.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.6% higher at AIC than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($40,550.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than AIC ($17,262 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 11.1% lower than costs at American International College ($13,620 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 297.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($35,061 vs. $8,830)
AIC vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or AIC .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 129 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
AIC vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than American International College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/