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Overview |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $14,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $14,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $18,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $6,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 67% |
Admission |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | - | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $341 |
Diversity |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 44% |
Students |
UNT | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 163 students)
UNT vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 70.5% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($14,182.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at UNT than American InterContinental University Houston ($18,399.00 vs. $14,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than AIU Houston ($14,675 vs. $18,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 34.1% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($8,057 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than American InterContinental University Houston (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 59.2% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($11,142 vs. $6,999)
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UNT .
UNT vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (49% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $400 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $12,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,981)
- UNT graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($206 vs. $341)
- More UNT 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/