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Dean College Western New England University Curry College Drew University RIC Suffolk University Westfield State University SCSU Pace University-New York Ramapo College of New Jersey Saint Xavier University Lasell College| American International College | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 800/1070 | ||
| 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 | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $198 |
Diversity |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 36% |
Students |
AIC | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Fisher 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,421 students)
AIC vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Fisher College?
- American International College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at AIC than Fisher College ($40,550.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Fisher College ($18,317 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 14.6% lower than costs at Fisher College ($15,130 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 38% larger than aid received Fisher College ($35,061 vs. $25,406)
AIC vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or AIC .
- Accepted freshman AIC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.91) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
AIC vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Fisher 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 Fisher College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than American International College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/