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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| Spalding University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | AIC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Spalding | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Spalding | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spalding | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Spalding | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | AIC | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,532 students)
Spalding vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or AIC?
- American International College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at AIC than Spalding University ($40,550.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Spalding ($18,317 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 82.3% lower than costs at American International College ($8,300 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 115% larger than aid received Spalding University ($35,061 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 83 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than AIC (89.4%)
Spalding vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than American International College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/