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Overview |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Lesley University | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Lesley University?
- American International College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at AIC than Lesley University ($40,550.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Lesley University ($18,317 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 26.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,130 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 115.4% larger than aid received Lesley University ($35,061 vs. $16,279)
AIC vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 179 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
AIC vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Lesley 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 Lesley University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than American International College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/