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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,722 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,366 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,307 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,169 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 67% |
Admission |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 33,273 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $341 |
Diversity |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 163 students)
Texas State vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Texas State than American InterContinental University Houston ($20,366.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than AIU Houston ($15,307 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 52.3% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,057 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than American InterContinental University Houston (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 59.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($11,169 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or Texas State .
Texas State vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (56% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than AIU Houston graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $11,731 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($21,250 vs. $32,981)
- Texas State graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($219 vs. $341)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/