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Dean College Western New England University RIC UArts SCSU Westfield State University Temple Lasell College| American International College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | PAFA | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
AIC | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
AIC | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.4% | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
AIC | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 42% | ||
Campus |
AIC | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 172 students)
AIC vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or PAFA?
- American International College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at AIC than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($40,550.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than PAFA ($18,317 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 15.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,130 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 117.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($35,061 vs. $16,087)
AIC vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or AIC .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or PAFA? 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 PAFA and AIC.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than American International College (73% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $24,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA 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/