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Overview |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Oakland?
- Aurora University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Aurora University than Oakland University ($27,200.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Aurora University ($15,161 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.4% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,192 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 103.3% larger than aid received Oakland University ($19,830 vs. $9,755)
Aurora University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 80 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Oakland University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/