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Overview |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 7,166 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $6,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $15,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $17,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $9,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $4,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (7,166 students vs. 5,935 students)
Aurora University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Blue Ash?
- Aurora University is 347.6% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $6,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Aurora University than UC Blue Ash College ($28,000.00 vs. $15,054.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Aurora University ($9,388 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 30.2% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($13,240 vs. $17,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than UC Blue Ash College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 301.8% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($20,017 vs. $4,982)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Aurora University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Aurora University.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $663 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/