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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 67% |
Admission |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 18% |
Students |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 100% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 320 students)
AIC vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Goddard College?
- American International College is 122.7% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at AIC than Goddard College ($40,550.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than AIC ($17,931 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 620.5% lower than costs at American International College ($2,100 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Goddard College (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 250.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($35,061 vs. $10,002)
AIC vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Goddard College (85.7%)
AIC vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Goddard 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 Goddard College and AIC.
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/