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Overview |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $274 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 5,769 students)
Aurora University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Eastern University than Aurora University ($35,864.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Eastern University ($19,350 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 0.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,360 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($25,542 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 36 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Aurora University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Eastern 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 University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Aurora University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,500)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/