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Overview |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 98% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or AIU Online?
- Olivet College is 169.2% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at OC Comets than American InterContinental University Online ($31,664.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than OC Comets ($13,808 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 62.5% lower than costs at Olivet College ($6,917 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 271.8% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($23,361 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or OC Comets .
OC Comets vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and OC Comets.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $8,100 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $5,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,981)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/