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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach TCU| The University of Texas at Arlington | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 67% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,126 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,799 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $341 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 44% |
Students |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 163 students)
UT Arlington vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 54.1% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at UT Arlington than American InterContinental University Houston ($27,138.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than AIU Houston ($14,956 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 31.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($8,057 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than American InterContinental University Houston (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 57.4% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($11,015 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UT Arlington .
UT Arlington vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (40% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $4,300 more per year than AIU Houston graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,400)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $14,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($18,000 vs. $32,981)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($186 vs. $341)
- More UT Arlington 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/