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Overview |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 12,451 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $9,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $18,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $22,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $200 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Campbellsville University | ||
| 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 5,935 students)
Aurora University vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Campbellsville University?
- Aurora University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Campbellsville University for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Aurora University than Campbellsville University ($28,000.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than Aurora University ($18,777 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 44.4% lower than costs at Aurora University ($9,170 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Campbellsville University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,113 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Campbellsville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 4 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Campbellsville University? 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 Campbellsville University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Campbellsville University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $2,937 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($19,400 vs. $22,337)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($200 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/