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Overview |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 750/963 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $323 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,317 students)
Aurora University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or CSU?
- Aurora University is 255.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.3% higher at Aurora University than Chicago State University ($27,200.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Aurora University ($6,446 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 11.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,360 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($19,830 vs. $15,891)
Aurora University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 115 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
Aurora University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or CSU? 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 CSU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $8,913 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,337 vs. $31,250)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($230 vs. $323)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/