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Overview |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 918 students)
Aurora University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at CCAD than Aurora University ($39,150.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than CCAD ($19,220 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 15.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,450 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 8.9% larger than aid received Aurora University ($21,807 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Aurora University .
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than CCAD (71.7%)
Aurora University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Aurora University (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,100)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/