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Overview |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,676 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwm.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,091 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,956 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,551 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,963 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 78% |
Admission |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,852 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,546 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,958 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $341 |
Diversity |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 98% | ||
Campus |
UWM | AIU Online | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than AIU Online based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 14,333 students)
UWM vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWM or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 45.4% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at UWM than American InterContinental University Online ($19,956.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than UWM ($13,808 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 57.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($6,917 vs. $10,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as American InterContinental University Online (78% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American InterContinental University Online students is 5.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($6,284 vs. $5,963)
Which college is harder to get into, UWM or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or UWM .
UWM vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWM or AIU Online? 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 Online and UWM.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $1,300 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $8,023 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($24,958 vs. $32,981)
- UWM graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($258 vs. $341)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/