AIC-Worcester vs University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass)

American International College and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Massachusetts, offer distinct educational experiences. AIC, a private college with a smaller student body, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a more diverse student population. UMass-Amherst, a public research university, offers a wider range of academic programs, including graduate degrees, and attracts a larger and more ethnically diverse student body. While both institutions offer strong career services and post-graduation opportunities, UMass-Amherst's larger alumni network and research focus may provide additional advantages. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	American International College	University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	Amherst, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	91.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	65.5%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $85 Graduate: $85
SAT range	940 - 1110	1250 - 1460
ACT range	N/A	28 - 33
Students submitting SAT score	4.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants	3,494	42,540
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	27,877
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	4,872
Yield rate	16.8%	17.5%
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	In state: $32,434 Out of state: $52,959
Average net price	$20,958	$17,291
Tuition	$39,370	In state: $15,791 Out of state: $36,316
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	Room/dormitory: $7,611 Meal plan: $5,984
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $29,701	86.0% Average amount $10,662
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	39.0% Average amount $5,123
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	7.0% Average amount $15,924

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	24,231 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	7,814 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	11.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	13,582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York New Jersey Connecticut California New Hampshire

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Engineering Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.4%	83.7%
Dropout rate	56.4%	5.1%
Transferred out	N/A	10.5%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $112,236 Year 2: $99,741 Year 3: $118,959 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $97,497 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $105,578 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,216 Year 2: $78,232 Year 3: $95,030 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,683 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $94,055 Education, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,391 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $79,970 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,906 Year 2: $67,202 Year 3: $79,007 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,222 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,636 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,607 Year 2: $68,647 Year 3: $74,913 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,719 Year 2: $65,594 Year 3: $74,578 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,571 Year 2: $63,646 Year 3: $73,746

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