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Overview |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,265 students)
Aurora University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at AQ than Aurora University ($36,480.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Aurora University ($18,605 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 16.9% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,572 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Aurora University ($30,049 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 100 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or AQ? 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 AQ and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Aurora University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $2,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,000)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,663 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/