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Overview |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Kokomo, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #869 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | iuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
| 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 | $6,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $6,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 1,972 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 30.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,846 students)
Aurora University vs. IU Kokomo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or IU Kokomo?
- Aurora University is 273.9% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo 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 Kokomo ($27,200.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Aurora University ($6,648 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo 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 Kokomo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 208.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($19,830 vs. $6,428)
Aurora University vs. IU Kokomo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or IU Kokomo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Kokomo or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 43 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. IU Kokomo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or IU Kokomo? 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 Kokomo and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,400 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,337)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/