AIC vs. UMass Dartmouth

Comparable Facts

Compare American International College in Springfield, MA with University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than AIC based on total student enrollment (7,968 students vs. 2,037 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• American International College is located in Springfield, MA (Midsize City setting); University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is in North Dartmouth, MA (Midsize Suburban setting).
• American International College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: American International College 16:1; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9.8% lower than at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($16,750 vs. $18,566).
• Out-of-state tuition is 35.8% higher at AIC than at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (about $11,663 more per year; $44,230 vs. $32,567).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American International College than at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 210.4% larger than aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students ($36,184 vs. $11,658).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at AIC, test optional at UMass Dartmouth.
• Typical fall application deadline: AIC Sep 7, 2026.
• Enrolled first-year students at UMass Dartmouth average a 3.37 high school GPA, 0.46 higher than at AIC (2.91).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.2% at AIC vs. 13.5% at UMass Dartmouth.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates have a $1,240 lower median loan debt than AIC graduates ($25,760 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UMass Dartmouth graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AIC graduates ($266 vs. $279).
• More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation (67% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.