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Overview |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $7,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $14,962 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $12,673 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $6,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $247 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,799 students)
Aurora University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Aurora University is 279.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $7,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Aurora University than Lincoln University ($28,000.00 vs. $14,962.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Aurora University ($12,673 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 25.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,552 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 219.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($20,017 vs. $6,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Aurora University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Lincoln University (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $31,500)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,960)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri 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/