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Overview |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Alvernia University?
- American International College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at AIC than Alvernia University ($40,550.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Alvernia University ($18,317 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 7.8% lower than costs at American International College ($14,030 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($35,061 vs. $25,757)
AIC vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 111 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
AIC vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than American International College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/