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California State University-Northridge SHSU UT Permian Basin University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus TAMUK UTSA| The University of Texas Pan American | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,931 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,857 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,937 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,978 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,481 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,542 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 49.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $341 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | 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 Pan American is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 163 students)
UT-Pan American vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 80.5% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $7,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UT-Pan American than American InterContinental University Houston ($17,937.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than AIU Houston ($6,978 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 19.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($8,057 vs. $9,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than American InterContinental University Houston (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 64% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($11,481 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UT-Pan American .
UT-Pan American vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (42% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $5,500 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $22,442 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($10,539 vs. $32,981)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($108 vs. $341)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/