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Overview |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 5,641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $31,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $31,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $26,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $21,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $224 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Missouri Baptist 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 5,641 students)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,530.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Aurora University ($31,530.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Missouri Baptist University ($19,220 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 8.3% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($13,240 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($21,169 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 29 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Missouri Baptist University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $587 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,337)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($224 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/