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Overview |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $341 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 171 students)
TAMUK vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 173.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at TAMUK than American InterContinental University Houston ($18,133.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than AIU Houston ($11,347 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 37.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($6,867 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than American InterContinental University Houston (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 28.9% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($10,723 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or TAMUK .
TAMUK vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (33% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $1,100 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $13,345 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($19,636 vs. $32,981)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($203 vs. $341)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/