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Overview |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $163 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 448 students)
Aurora University vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or FBBC&TS?
- Aurora University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Aurora University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($27,200.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Aurora University ($14,845 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 63.9% lower than costs at Aurora University ($7,540 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($19,830 vs. $14,717)
Aurora University vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 61 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming FBBC&TS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Aurora University vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $8,600 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $6,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($15,829 vs. $22,337)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($163 vs. $230)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/