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Overview |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 3,673 students)
Aurora University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Aurora University ($39,954.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Aurora University ($14,486 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 32.9% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($13,240 vs. $17,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 78.4% larger than aid received Aurora University ($35,708 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 72 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Aurora University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/