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Overview |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 2,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $29,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $29,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,579 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $22,148 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $21,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 6,187 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 3,520 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $277 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 2,862 students)
Aurora University vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($29,936.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Indiana Tech than Aurora University ($29,936.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Indiana Tech ($19,220 vs. $22,148)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 5.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,579 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Indiana Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 6.3% larger than aid received Aurora University ($21,284 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 28 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Indiana Tech (56.9%)
Aurora University vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (44% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $3,700 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,862)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/