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Overview |
AIC | UArts | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 66% | ||
Campus |
AIC | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,313 students)
AIC vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 25.6% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at UArts than American International College ($50,950.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than UArts ($18,317 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 18.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($15,130 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 37.7% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($35,061 vs. $25,460)
AIC vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or AIC .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 158 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than UArts (80%)
AIC vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or UArts? 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 UArts and AIC.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than American International College (62% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $11,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/