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Overview |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,010 students)
Salisbury vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or AIC?
- American International College is 436.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at AIC than Salisbury University ($40,550.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Salisbury ($18,317 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 16.5% lower than costs at American International College ($12,990 vs. $15,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as American International College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 406.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($35,061 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than AIC (89.4%)
Salisbury vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than American International College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury 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/