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Overview |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 67% |
Admission |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $341 |
Diversity |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 44% |
Students |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 163 students)
McNeese vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 175.5% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at AIU Houston than McNeese State University ($14,182.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than AIU Houston ($11,393 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 31.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,057 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than American InterContinental University Houston (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 34.4% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,409 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or McNeese .
McNeese vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese 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 McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $3,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $12,743 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($20,238 vs. $32,981)
- McNeese graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($209 vs. $341)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/