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Overview |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 41% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 2,142 students)
AIC vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $41,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Western New England University than American International College ($43,380.00 vs. $41,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Western New England University ($21,454 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 9.1% lower than costs at American International College ($14,900 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($34,009 vs. $27,351)
AIC vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 193 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
AIC vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Western New England 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 Western New England University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than American International College (61% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,400 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Western New England University and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/