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Overview |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $341 |
Diversity |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GS | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,050 students)
GS vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 188.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at GS than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($15,425.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than AIU Atlanta ($15,352 vs. $15,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 50.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($6,866 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 34.5% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($8,806 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, GS or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or GS .
GS vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or AIU Atlanta? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AIU Atlanta and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (47% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $2,600 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $9,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,981)
- GS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($237 vs. $341)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/