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Overview |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 2,142 students)
AIC vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Worcester State University?
- American International College is 4,226.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.3% higher at AIC than Worcester State University ($41,970.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than AIC ($14,307 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 25.1% lower than costs at American International College ($12,999 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Worcester State University (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 363.8% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($34,009 vs. $7,332)
AIC vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 133 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
AIC vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Worcester State 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 Worcester State University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than American International College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Worcester State University 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/