USJ-West Hartford vs AIC-Worcester

When it comes to higher education, University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and American International College (AIC) stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. USJ, a private Catholic university, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts education, while AIC, a private non-sectarian university, emphasizes career preparation and hands-on learning. With acceptance rates of 85% and 75% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body, though AIC's larger size means a more varied demographic. While USJ excels in nursing and social sciences, AIC shines in business and engineering. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with USJ at 75% and AIC at 68%. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two esteemed universities. Dive in to discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	American International College	University of Saint Joseph
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	West Hartford, Connecticut
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%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	78.3%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	940 - 1110	1036 - 1181
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	4.0%	16.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	3,494	1,338
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	1,047
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	186
Yield rate	16.8%	17.8%
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	$59,044
Average net price	$20,958	$26,328
Tuition	$39,370	$40,826
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	Room/dormitory: $7,172 Meal plan: $5,560
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 $26,100
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	75.0% Average amount $5,268
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	19.0% Average amount $16,880

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	906 Men 22.8% Women 77.2%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	1,226 Men 18.1% Women 81.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.6%
International students	3.2%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	384
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Connecticut Mississippi New Jersey New York Rhode Island

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.4%	56.4%
Dropout rate	56.4%	9.9%
Transferred out	N/A	32.7%
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $103,231 Year 2: $121,072 Year 3: $124,172 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,302 Year 2: $98,974 Year 3: $109,012 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,150 Year 2: $70,705 Year 3: $71,578 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,231 Year 2: $51,899 Year 3: $60,033 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,612 Year 2: $58,582 Year 3: $59,982 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $58,028 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,419 Year 2: $54,676 Year 3: $57,591 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,190 Year 2: $44,021 Year 3: $52,110 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $47,172 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $36,287

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