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Overview |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $28,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $22,454 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 2,465 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,777 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $247 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,351 students)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Aurora University ($33,750.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($19,220 vs. $28,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 7.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,310 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 12.2% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,454 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is the same at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (72.1%)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $39,000)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,588 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,925)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/