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Overview |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AIC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or UMass Dartmouth?
- American International College is 186% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at AIC than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($40,550.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than UMass Dartmouth ($18,317 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,130 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 248.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($35,061 vs. $10,055)
AIC vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or AIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 138 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at AIC (2.91)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and AIC.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than American International College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans 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 https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/