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TU UMES Dean College Western New England University UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State RIC Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland| University of Baltimore | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | AIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
UB | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
UB | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UB | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,010 students)
UB vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or AIC?
- American International College is 455.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at AIC than University of Baltimore ($40,550.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than AIC ($18,122 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 27.9% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($15,130 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than University of Baltimore (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 364.8% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($35,061 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 85 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman AIC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.91) than students at UB (2.89)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $14,200 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/