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Overview |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $256 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Purdue North Central?
- Aurora University is 303.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Aurora University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($27,200.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Aurora University ($7,832 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 67.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($7,380 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 176.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($19,830 vs. $7,168)
Aurora University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 47 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Aurora University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (44% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,836)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($230 vs. $256)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/