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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $341 |
Diversity |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 171 students)
LSUA vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 184.1% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at AIU Houston than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($14,065.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than AIU Houston ($7,274 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 39.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($6,867 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than American InterContinental University Houston (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American InterContinental University Houston students is 18.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,321 vs. $7,033)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or LSUA .
LSUA vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or AIU Houston? 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 Houston and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at AIU Houston is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (14% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $11,700 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $15,274 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($17,707 vs. $32,981)
- LSUA graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($183 vs. $341)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/