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Purdue Global-Davenport Campus ISU OU Wartburg College University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus St. Ambrose University DeVry University-Illinois Northern Illinois TUI William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI| Upper Iowa University | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | - | ||
| Admitted | 762 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $341 |
Diversity |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 98% | ||
Campus |
UIU | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or AIU Online?
- Upper Iowa University is 177.1% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.1% higher at UIU than American InterContinental University Online ($32,589.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than UIU ($13,808 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 39.4% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($6,917 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 310.4% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($25,788 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or UIU .
UIU vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $5,300 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $8,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($24,000 vs. $32,981)
- UIU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($248 vs. $341)
- More UIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/