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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College Dean College Western New England University UConn RIC SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland William Paterson University of New Jersey Westfield State University| Western Connecticut State University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | AIC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 |
WestConn | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
WestConn | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 2,142 students)
WestConn vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or AIC?
- American International College is 529.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.9% higher at AIC than Western Connecticut State University ($41,970.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than AIC ($16,527 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 7.5% lower than costs at American International College ($15,131 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 328.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($34,009 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than American International College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/