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The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Dean College Western New England University San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College RIC Westfield State University SCSU Harvard| American International College | The Boston Conservatory | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 24% |
Students |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
AIC | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 798 students)
AIC vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or The Boston Conservatory?
- The Boston Conservatory is 2.5% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at The Boston Conservatory than American International College ($41,560.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than The Boston Conservatory ($18,317 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 14% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($15,130 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than The Boston Conservatory (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 100.6% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($35,061 vs. $17,474)
AIC vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
AIC vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and AIC.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than American International College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $9,700 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- The Boston Conservatory and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Boston Conservatory and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/