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Overview |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 973 students)
Aurora University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at OC Comets than Aurora University ($32,694.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than OC Comets ($19,220 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 11.4% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,886 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,602 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 59 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Aurora University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $3,600 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $39,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/