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Overview |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $244 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Aurora University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Aurora University than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($27,200.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($19,350 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville University of Saint Louis are 3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,000 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($19,830 vs. $17,914)
Aurora University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 155 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Aurora University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $7,600 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,674)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($230 vs. $244)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/