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Overview |
AIC | CHC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
AIC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AIC | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,420 students)
AIC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or CHC?
- American International College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at AIC than Chestnut Hill College ($40,550.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than CHC ($18,317 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 26.1% lower than costs at American International College ($12,000 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 19.7% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($35,061 vs. $29,288)
AIC vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 79 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at AIC (2.91)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or CHC? 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 CHC and AIC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than American International College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/