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Overview |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 2,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | moody.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $12,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $12,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $23,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $10,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 244 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Moody | ||
| 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 2,216 students)
Aurora University vs. Moody Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Moody?
- Aurora University is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $12,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Aurora University than Moody Bible Institute ($28,000.00 vs. $12,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Moody ($19,220 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moody Bible Institute are 3.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,820 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 91.1% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($20,017 vs. $10,477)
Aurora University vs. Moody Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Moody? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moody or Aurora University .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Moody Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Moody? 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 Moody and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Aurora University (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/