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Overview |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 67% |
Admission |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $341 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 163 students)
Tarleton vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Tarleton than American InterContinental University Houston ($14,496.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than AIU Houston ($15,363 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 34.6% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,057 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than American InterContinental University Houston (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($7,600 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or Tarleton .
Tarleton vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton 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 Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (39% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $13,231 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($19,750 vs. $32,981)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($204 vs. $341)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/