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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Texas A&M University Commerce | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $341 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 171 students)
A&M Commerce vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 193.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at A&M Commerce than American InterContinental University Houston ($17,030.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than AIU Houston ($13,025 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 41.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($6,867 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than American InterContinental University Houston (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 20% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,983 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or A&M Commerce .
A&M Commerce vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $6,200 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $12,467 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($20,514 vs. $32,981)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($212 vs. $341)
- More A&M Commerce 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/