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Overview |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 3,039 students)
Aurora University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or IU East?
- Aurora University is 273.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Aurora University than Indiana University East ($27,200.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Aurora University ($8,837 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 31.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($9,412 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 151.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($19,830 vs. $7,874)
Aurora University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 29 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
Aurora University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or IU East? 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 IU East and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Indiana University East (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $10,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,337)
- IU East graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/