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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Dean College Western New England University University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston| American International College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 10% |
Students |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 51% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Plymouth | ||
| 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 2,142 students)
AIC vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Plymouth?
- American International College is 253.6% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at AIC than Plymouth State University ($41,970.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than AIC ($20,280 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 34.3% lower than costs at American International College ($12,104 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than American International College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 234.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($34,009 vs. $10,179)
AIC vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Plymouth (91%)
AIC vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than American International College (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth 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/