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Overview |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 6,529 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $30,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $30,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $29,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $20,851 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 7,873 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 7,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 91.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 5,935 students)
Aurora University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Columbia College than Aurora University ($30,734.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Columbia College ($19,220 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 27.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,240 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 4.2% larger than aid received Aurora University ($20,851 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $37,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/