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Overview |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | eastwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $24,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $23,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $7,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
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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 | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | East-West University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $251 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | East-West University | ||
| 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 East-West University based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 528 students)
Aurora University vs. East-West University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or East-West University?
- Aurora University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Aurora University than East West University ($28,000.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than East-West University ($19,220 vs. $23,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 47.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,991 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 152.5% larger than aid received East West University ($20,017 vs. $7,929)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or East-West University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East-West University or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at East-West University (2.67)
Aurora University vs. East-West University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or East-West University? 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 East-West University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than East West University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $15,600 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $27,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,995 lower median federal student loan debt than East-West University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,332)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than East-West University graduates. ($230 vs. $251)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/