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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville SHSU LSUS| The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Odessa, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,848 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | utpb.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,577 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,817 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,370 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,092 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,475 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,655 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $141 | $341 |
Diversity |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT Permian Basin | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 171 students)
UT Permian Basin vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Permian Basin or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 113.9% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at UT Permian Basin than American InterContinental University Houston ($18,817.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than AIU Houston ($10,370 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 55.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($6,867 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than American InterContinental University Houston (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 33.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($11,092 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, UT Permian Basin or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UT Permian Basin .
UT Permian Basin vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (34% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $3,600 more per year than AIU Houston graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,400)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $19,326 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($13,655 vs. $32,981)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($141 vs. $341)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/