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Overview |
AIC | York | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
AIC | York | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
AIC | York | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AIC | York | ||
| 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 York College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or York?
- American International College is 485.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at AIC than CUNY York College ($40,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than AIC ($6,670 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 18.4% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,130 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 288% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($35,061 vs. $9,036)
AIC vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or AIC .
- The average SAT score at American International College (887) is 2 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than York (59.1%)
AIC vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or York? 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 York and AIC.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than CUNY York College (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $3,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/