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Overview |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 5,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $17,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $16,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 2,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 74.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $231 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 5,854 students)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Aurora University is 12% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Aurora University than Concordia University Saint Paul ($28,000.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Aurora University ($17,989 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 22.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,800 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($20,017 vs. $16,911)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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-Saint Paul and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Aurora University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $14,500 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $68 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($22,337 vs. $22,405)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/