AIC-Worcester vs Regis College

American International College and Regis College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. American International College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Regis College, situated in Weston, Massachusetts, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While American International College excels in business and healthcare programs, Regis College shines in nursing and education. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic offerings, to determine which college best aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	American International College	Regis College
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	Weston, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	82.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	89.1%
Application fees	$50	$75
SAT range	940 - 1110	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	4.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	3,494	2,678
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	2,385
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	230
Yield rate	16.8%	9.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$49,570	$64,974
Average net price	$20,958	$35,775
Tuition	$39,370	$44,809
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	$16,587
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $29,701	100.0% Average amount $27,287
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	72.0% Average amount $5,470
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	22.0% Average amount $17,773

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	1,271 Men 18.3% Women 81.7%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	2,328 Men 11.0% Women 89.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	740
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Mississippi New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Psychology Public Administration and Social Service Education Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.4%	60.9%
Dropout rate	56.4%	16.9%
Transferred out	N/A	21.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $79,938 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $85,657 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,039 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $82,510 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $72,108 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $75,552 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $72,544 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,283 Year 2: $71,295 Year 3: $72,120 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,294 Year 2: $67,602 Year 3: $69,533 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,821 Year 3: $66,771 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $61,711 Special Education and Teaching (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,678 Year 3: $59,782 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,633 Year 2: $54,174 Year 3: $58,121	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,043 Year 2: $96,926 Year 3: $102,391 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,218 Year 2: $68,398 Year 3: $78,987 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,787 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $47,582 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,030 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $43,363 Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,362 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,335 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,817 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: N/A

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