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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Stephens College Lasell College| American International College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $24,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $24,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $9,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $18,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 567 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 266 students)
AIC vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Cottey College?
- American International College is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $24,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at AIC than Cottey College ($41,970.00 vs. $24,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than AIC ($18,430 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 72.1% lower than costs at American International College ($9,450 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Cottey College ($34,009 vs. $18,402)
AIC vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 162 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Cottey College (66.3%)
AIC vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Cottey College? 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 Cottey College and AIC.
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cottey College 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/