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Overview |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $315 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 157 students)
Aurora University vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Crossroads Bible College?
- Aurora University is 136.3% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Aurora University than Crossroads Bible College ($28,000.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 26.1% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,500 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Crossroads Bible College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($20,017 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Aurora University .
Aurora University vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Crossroads Bible College (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $29,200)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $8,148 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $30,485)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($230 vs. $315)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/