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Overview |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $341 |
Diversity |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 98% | ||
Campus |
CUW | AIU Online | ||
| 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
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or AIU Online?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 178.6% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at CUW than American InterContinental University Online ($32,770.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than CUW ($13,808 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 75.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($6,917 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than American InterContinental University Online (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 273.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($23,477 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or CUW .
CUW vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW 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 CUW.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $1,300 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $9,056 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($23,925 vs. $32,981)
- CUW graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($247 vs. $341)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/