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Overview |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $22,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $227 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 5,935 students)
Aurora University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Columbia College?
- Aurora University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Aurora University than Columbia College ($28,000.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Columbia College ($19,220 vs. $22,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 49.2% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,874 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Columbia College ($20,017 vs. $14,569)
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 Columbia College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
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 (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,337)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/