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Overview |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Brookfield, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $19,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 76 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| 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 | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Herzing University-Brookfield based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 383 students)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Herzing University-Brookfield?
- Aurora University is 126.5% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Brookfield for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at Aurora University than Herzing University Brookfield ($28,000.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Herzing University-Brookfield ($19,220 vs. $19,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Brookfield are 48.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,928 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Herzing University Brookfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 206.9% larger than aid received Herzing University Brookfield ($20,017 vs. $6,523)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Herzing University-Brookfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Brookfield or Aurora University .
- Herzing University-Brookfield has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Herzing University-Brookfield? 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 Herzing University-Brookfield and Aurora University.
- Graduates from Herzing University Brookfield earn on average $500 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,376 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,713)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Brookfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/