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Overview |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Aurora University is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Aurora University than Eastern Michigan University ($27,200.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Aurora University ($15,826 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 8.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,396 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 99.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($19,830 vs. $9,945)
Aurora University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 39 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,600)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,500)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/