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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin St. Mary's University Texas A&M International University West Texas A & M University TLU Trinity UH| University of the Incarnate Word | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $341 |
Diversity |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 44% |
Students |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UIW | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 171 students)
UIW vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or AIU Houston?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 130.6% more expensive to attend than AIU Houston for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at UIW than American InterContinental University Houston ($32,440.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Houston than UIW ($16,305 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 91.1% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($6,867 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than American InterContinental University Houston (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 198.1% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($24,805 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or UIW .
UIW vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (43% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $2,200 more per year than AIU Houston graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of the Incarnate Word students graduate with a $5,802 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($27,179 vs. $32,981)
- UIW graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($281 vs. $341)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/