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Overview |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $341 |
Diversity |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 98% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | AIU Online | ||
| 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
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 26.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at AIU Online than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,762.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than AIU Online ($13,586 vs. $13,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 48.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($6,917 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than American InterContinental University Online (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 69.5% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($10,649 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or SIUE .
SIUE vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $400 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $11,551 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($21,430 vs. $32,981)
- SIUE graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($221 vs. $341)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/