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Overview |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $16,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $12,014 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $142 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,696 students)
Aurora University vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Ranken Technical College?
- Aurora University is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Ranken Technical College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Aurora University than Ranken Technical College ($28,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranken Technical College than Aurora University ($16,136 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 48.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,926 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Ranken Technical College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($20,017 vs. $12,014)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or Aurora University .
Aurora University vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Aurora University (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,900)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $8,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($13,750 vs. $22,337)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($142 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranken Technical College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/