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Overview |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,469 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,037 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,914 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,437 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,867 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $341 |
Diversity |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 44% |
Students |
TSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TSU | 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 Southern University is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 163 students)
TSU vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 90.7% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at TSU than American InterContinental University Houston ($20,037.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than AIU Houston ($15,021 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 35.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,057 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than American InterContinental University Houston (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 34.8% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,437 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or TSU .
TSU vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU 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 TSU.
- The graduation rate at AIU Houston is higher than Texas Southern University (14% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $11,200 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,200)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $3,623 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($29,358 vs. $32,981)
- TSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($303 vs. $341)
- More AIU Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/