Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| The University of Texas at San Antonio | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,864 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $14,182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,925 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,843 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,831 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,530 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 67% |
Admission |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,497 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $341 |
Diversity |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
UTSA | AIU Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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 San Antonio is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 163 students)
UTSA vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 138.3% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at UTSA than American InterContinental University Houston ($18,925.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than AIU Houston ($10,831 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 47% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($8,057 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than American InterContinental University Houston (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 50.5% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($10,530 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UTSA .
UTSA vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at UTSA is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (27% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $500 more per year than AIU Houston graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,400)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $9,998 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($22,983 vs. $32,981)
- UTSA graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($237 vs. $341)
- More UTSA 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/