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Overview |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 14% | ||
Campus |
AIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- American International College is 178.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at AIC than University of Massachusetts Boston ($40,550.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than AIC ($17,123 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,130 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 215.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($35,061 vs. $11,104)
AIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or AIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 168 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
AIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and AIC.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than American International College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/