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Overview |
Coppin | AIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,933 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,721 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,875 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,684 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Coppin | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,703 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coppin | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Coppin | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 2,101 students)
Coppin vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or AIC?
- American International College is 750.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $4,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.1% higher at AIC than Coppin State University ($41,970.00 vs. $11,721.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than AIC ($7,684 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 36.9% lower than costs at American International College ($11,875 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Coppin State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 124% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($34,009 vs. $15,181)
Coppin vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 1 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming AIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman AIC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (2.91) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Coppin (49.6%)
Coppin vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or AIC? 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 AIC and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than Coppin State University (36% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/