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Purdue Global-Davenport Campus University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus DeVry University-Illinois TUI| Governors State University | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $341 |
Diversity |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 98% | ||
Campus |
GSU | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 56.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at GSU than American InterContinental University Online ($15,024.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than AIU Online ($9,833 vs. $13,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 59% lower than costs at Governors State University ($6,917 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 90.8% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($11,987 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or GSU .
GSU vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or AIU Online? 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 Online and GSU.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $4,800 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $15,731 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($17,250 vs. $32,981)
- GSU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($178 vs. $341)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/