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Overview |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 67% |
Admission |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $341 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
Southeastern | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 163 students)
Southeastern vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 145.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Southeastern than American InterContinental University Houston ($18,255.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than AIU Houston ($12,007 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 27.1% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,057 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than American InterContinental University Houston (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 49.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($10,447 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or Southeastern .
Southeastern vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (33% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $6,300 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $11,709 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($21,272 vs. $32,981)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($219 vs. $341)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston 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/