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Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College Alabama State Dillard University University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus| Southern University at New Orleans | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | - | ||
| Admitted | 868 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $341 |
Diversity |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 44% |
Students |
SUNO | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | 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
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 171 students)
SUNO vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 213.7% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at AIU Houston than Southern University at New Orleans ($14,065.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than AIU Houston ($14,999 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 38.1% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($6,867 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Houston than Southern University at New Orleans (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 14.9% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,560 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or SUNO .
SUNO vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $15,800 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $8,633 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($24,348 vs. $32,981)
- SUNO graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($251 vs. $341)
- More AIU Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/