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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| Union College | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | AIC | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,223 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,684 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Union College | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 459 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1105 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Union College | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Union College | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,129 students)
Union College vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or AIC?
- American International College is 46% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at AIC than Union College ($41,970.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than AIC ($19,223 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 96.8% lower than costs at American International College ($8,261 vs. $16,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as American International College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Union College ($34,009 vs. $24,684)
Union College vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 83 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Union College (55%)
Union College vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at AIC is higher than Union College (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/