American InterContinental University System vs Columbia Southern
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
American InterContinental University SystemChandler, AZCatholic life on campusColumbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Columbia Southern has the higher graduation rate: 33% against 9% at American InterContinental University System.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Columbia Southern: $63,534, against $36,144 at American InterContinental University System.
- Median debt is lower at Columbia Southern: $21,339, against $31,000 at American InterContinental University System.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Chandler, AZ
Orange Beach, AL
Setting
City
Town
Students
10,997
18,487
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
9%
33%
First-year retention
36%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$15,172
$14,580
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,802
$12,913
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,080
$13,455
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,672
$15,569
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,828
$16,226
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,810
$17,408
Median debt
$31,000
$21,339
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$36,144
$63,534
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
American InterContinental University System · Columbia Southern University