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Overview |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $266 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,747 students)
Aurora University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Aurora University ($34,290.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than St. Ambrose University ($19,350 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 3.1% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,988 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Aurora University ($25,476 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 60 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Aurora University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Aurora University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,427 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,764)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/