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Overview |
CAU | AIC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
CAU | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
CAU | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 14% |
Students |
CAU | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CAU | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,010 students)
CAU vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or AIC?
- American International College is 84.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at AIC than Clark Atlanta University ($40,550.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than CAU ($18,317 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 37.8% lower than costs at American International College ($10,982 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Clark Atlanta University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 271.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($35,061 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or CAU .
- The average SAT score at American International College (887) is 37 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming AIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or AIC? 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 AIC and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than American International College (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $8,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- American International College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- AIC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/