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Overview |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Framingham State University?
- American International College is 4,080.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475.2% higher at AIC than Framingham State University ($40,550.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than AIC ($17,715 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 15% lower than costs at American International College ($13,160 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Framingham State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 334.5% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($35,061 vs. $8,069)
AIC vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Framingham State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Framingham State University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 88 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Framingham State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
AIC vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Framingham State University? 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 Framingham State University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than American International College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,400)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/