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Overview |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 990/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 2,142 students)
AIC vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Salem State University?
- American International College is 4,512.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.3% higher at AIC than Salem State University ($41,970.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than AIC ($19,324 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 0.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($16,260 vs. $16,378)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American International College as Salem State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 312.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($34,009 vs. $8,241)
AIC vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
AIC vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Salem State 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 Salem State University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than American International College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem State 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/