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Overview |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 1028/1203 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 4,243 students)
Aurora University vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or SBTS?
- Aurora University is 127% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Aurora University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($28,000.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than SBTS ($19,220 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 62.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,142 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 1,160.5% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,017 vs. $1,588)
Aurora University vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Aurora University .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Aurora University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/