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Overview |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $248 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,396 students)
Aurora University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 14% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at SAU than Aurora University ($31,020.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than SAU ($19,350 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 16% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,652 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Aurora University ($20,677 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 83 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than SAU (47.3%)
Aurora University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or SAU? 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 SAU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Aurora University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $300 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,600)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,706 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,043)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/