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Overview |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $261 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Kendall College | ||
| 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 Kendall College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,027 students)
Aurora University vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Kendall College?
- Aurora University is 49% more expensive to attend than Kendall College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Aurora University than Kendall College ($28,000.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Kendall College ($19,220 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 19.4% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,085 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Kendall College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 150.7% larger than aid received Kendall College ($20,017 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Aurora University vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Kendall College? 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 Kendall College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Kendall College (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Kendall College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,700)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,334)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/