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City Tech York Lehman Dean College Western New England University Brooklyn College RIC SFC John Jay Westfield State University SCSU Queens College| American International College | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Medgar | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
AIC | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 780/1000 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
AIC | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 2,142 students)
AIC vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Medgar ?
- American International College is 505.6% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at AIC than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($41,970.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than AIC ($6,207 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 34% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($16,260 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 330.7% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($34,009 vs. $7,896)
AIC vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Medgar (83.4%)
AIC vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than American International College (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/