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Overview |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $243 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,195 students)
Aurora University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Aurora University ($32,500.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Aurora University ($16,632 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 25.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,540 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 51% larger than aid received Aurora University ($30,218 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 29 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (83.2%)
Aurora University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Aurora University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,000)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,544)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($230 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/