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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| American International College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | WPI | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
AIC | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 47% | ||
Campus |
AIC | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 38.1% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at WPI than American International College ($56,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than WPI ($18,317 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,130 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than American International College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($35,061 vs. $27,059)
AIC vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or AIC .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
AIC vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or WPI? 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 WPI and AIC.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than American International College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,300 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,400)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/