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Overview |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at FDU than Aurora University ($33,264.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Aurora University ($16,030 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 26.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,360 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 51.6% larger than aid received Aurora University ($30,059 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 5 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or FDU? 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 FDU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,000 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,663 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/