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Overview |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 4,238 | ||
| 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-Madison | ||
| 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 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $6,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 68.3% | ||
| 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-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 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-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 23% |
Students |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| 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-Madison based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 4,238 students)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Aurora University is 126.5% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison 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 Madison ($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-Madison ($19,220 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 48.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,928 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 224% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($20,017 vs. $6,178)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Aurora University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Herzing University-Madison? 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-Madison and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is the same as at Herzing University Madison (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison 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-Madison graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,713)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Madison graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison 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/