College of Our Lady of the Elms vs AIC-Worcester

College of Our Lady of the Elms and American International College, both located in Western Massachusetts, offer distinct educational experiences. Elms College, a private Catholic institution, boasts a 98% acceptance rate and a student body that is predominantly female (80%). AIC, a private, non-sectarian college, has a higher acceptance rate of 99% and a more diverse student body, with a 50:50 male-to-female ratio. While Elms College excels in nursing, education, and social work programs, AIC is known for its business, engineering, and computer science offerings. With Elms College having a graduation rate of 68% and AIC having a graduation rate of 58%, both institutions provide ample support to help students succeed. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	American International College	College of Our Lady of the Elms
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	Chicopee, 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%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	67.9%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	940 - 1110	1050 - 1195
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	4.0%	9.0%
Students submitting ACT score		1.0%
Total number of applicants	3,494	1,565
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	1,063
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	184
Yield rate	16.8%	17.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$49,570	$53,679
Average net price	$20,958	$22,889
Tuition	$39,370	$37,605
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	$14,395
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $29,701	99.0% Average amount $26,680
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	76.0% Average amount $7,283
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	16.0% Average amount $15,829

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	1,060 Men 23.7% Women 76.3%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	319 Men 21.0% Women 79.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	417
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Mississippi Connecticut New York New Jersey Rhode Island

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Business
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%	68.1%
Dropout rate	56.4%	6.6%
Transferred out	N/A	25.3%
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 (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,301 Year 2: $69,410 Year 3: $78,787 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,761 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $49,843 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,262 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $41,334 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,711 Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $31,723 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,357 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,410 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,497 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $103,025 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,943 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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