AIC-Worcester vs Stonehill College

American International College and Stonehill College, both located in Massachusetts, offer distinct educational experiences for prospective students. With an acceptance rate of 75%, American International College welcomes a diverse student body, while Stonehill College maintains a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 65%. American International College boasts a larger student population, providing a vibrant and diverse campus community, while Stonehill College's smaller size fosters a close-knit and supportive learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	American International College	Stonehill College
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	Easton, 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%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	72.0%
Application fees	$50	$60
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	7,219
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	5,198
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	640
Yield rate	16.8%	12.3%
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	$62,046
Average net price	$20,958	$31,467
Tuition	$39,370	$47,808
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	Room/dormitory: $10,636 Meal plan: $6,398
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $29,701	100.0% Average amount $31,207
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	61.0% Average amount $5,398
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	16.0% Average amount $18,579

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	2,423 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	56 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	2,191
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Social Sciences Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.4%	84.6%
Dropout rate	56.4%	2.0%
Transferred out	N/A	13.4%
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	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,836 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $74,551 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,848 Year 2: $60,523 Year 3: $73,365 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,194 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $65,790 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,179 Year 2: $50,356 Year 3: $61,349 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,789 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $59,758 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $54,138 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,794 Year 2: $32,514 Year 3: $53,643 Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,328 Year 2: $44,747 Year 3: $51,888 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,129 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $51,495 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,799 Year 2: $38,906 Year 3: $50,435

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