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Overview |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $224 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | DBU | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 4,348 students)
Aurora University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at DBU than Aurora University ($33,810.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than DBU ($19,350 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 32.2% lower than costs at Aurora University ($9,351 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($19,830 vs. $18,797)
Aurora University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 65 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming DBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or DBU? 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 DBU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Aurora University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,900)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $587 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,337)
- DBU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($224 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/