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Overview |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 2,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | rush.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $116,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $21,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $225 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 2,782 students)
Aurora University vs. Rush University Medical Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Rush University Medical Center?
- Aurora University is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Aurora University than Rush University ($28,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Rush University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($20,017 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Rush University Medical Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rush University Medical Center or Aurora University .
Aurora University vs. Rush University Medical Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Rush University Medical Center? 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 Rush University Medical Center and Aurora University.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $73,200 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $42,900)
- Rush University students graduate with a $565 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($21,772 vs. $22,337)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($225 vs. $230)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/