| AIC vs. Simmons |
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|---|---|---|
#48 in Federal Region I Universities #50 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,230 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,874 |
| cheaper$13,314 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$28,561 |
| Less$31,917 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,919 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier99.57% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.98% |
| Favorable11.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.81% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,037 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,666 |
| Smaller1,207 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,675 |
| Smaller830 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,991 |
| Smaller585 | Online Student Population | Larger1,982 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Lower57% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 900) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,530) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 375 | Number of faculty | 752 |
| Lower$68,878 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.