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Overview |
AIC | RIC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 62% |
Admission |
AIC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
AIC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
AIC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AIC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or RIC?
- American International College is 327.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at AIC than Rhode Island College ($40,550.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than AIC ($11,014 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 12.8% lower than costs at American International College ($13,414 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Rhode Island College (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 365.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($35,061 vs. $7,537)
AIC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 26 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming AIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC 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 (89.4%) than RIC (87.5%)
AIC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or RIC? 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 RIC and AIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than American International College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $4,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/