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Overview |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 5,935 students)
Aurora University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Lindenwood University?
- Aurora University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Aurora University than Lindenwood University ($28,000.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Aurora University ($18,698 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 22.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,800 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,017 vs. $14,858)
Aurora University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 53 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Aurora University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Aurora University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/