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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | The Sage Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AIC | The Sage Colleges | ||
| 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or The Sage Colleges?
- American International College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at AIC than The Sage Colleges ($40,550.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than The Sage Colleges ($18,317 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Sage Colleges are 11.7% lower than costs at American International College ($13,543 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 25.3% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($35,061 vs. $27,982)
AIC vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or AIC .
- Accepted freshman The Sage Colleges students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
AIC vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or The Sage Colleges? 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 Sage Colleges and AIC.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than American International College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $3,300 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More The Sage Colleges 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/