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Staten Island Dean College Western New England University Ithaca College Marist College RIC Pace University-New York Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,949 students)
AIC vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 22% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Wagner College than American International College ($49,460.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Wagner College ($18,317 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($15,130 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($35,061 vs. $34,485)
AIC vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
AIC vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Wagner 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 Wagner College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than American International College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $17,700 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $46,400)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/