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Overview |
UMUC | AIC | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
UMUC | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
UMUC | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMUC | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 14% |
Students |
UMUC | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | 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 Maryland University College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 2,010 students)
UMUC vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or AIC?
- American International College is 441.5% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.6% higher at AIC than University of Maryland University College ($40,550.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than AIC ($16,957 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland University College are 6.8% lower than costs at American International College ($14,170 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than University of Maryland University College (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 732.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($35,061 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or UMUC .
UMUC vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than University of Maryland University College (36% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $8,200 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMUC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/