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Georgia Dean College Florida Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Wheelock College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
AIC | Wheelock 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
- American International College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 890 students)
AIC vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Wheelock College?
- American International College is 16% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at AIC than Wheelock College ($40,550.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Wheelock College ($18,317 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 1% lower than costs at American International College ($14,975 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 60.9% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($35,061 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Wheelock College (944) is 57 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Wheelock College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (2.92) than students at AIC (2.91)
AIC vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than American International College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheelock College and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/