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Overview |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 880/1100 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 31% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 767 students)
AIC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Ferrum College?
- American International College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at AIC than Ferrum College ($41,970.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Ferrum College ($21,454 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 22.9% lower than costs at American International College ($13,230 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($34,009 vs. $32,061)
AIC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or AIC .
- The average SAT score at American International College (887) is 6 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming AIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AIC (96.9%)
AIC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than Ferrum College (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,000)
- American International College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- AIC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/