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Overview |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $31,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $31,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $28,765 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,182 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 875/1070 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,227 students)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,990.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Aurora University ($31,990.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Aurora University ($18,470 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 1.8% lower than costs at Aurora University ($13,010 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Saint Mary of the Woods College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Aurora University ($28,765 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 38 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (76.1%)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Aurora University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $32,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,999)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/