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Overview |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 960/1170 | ||
| 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 | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 5,018 students)
Aurora University vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at University of Indianapolis than Aurora University ($33,252.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than University of Indianapolis ($19,350 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 4.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,828 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as University of Indianapolis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 36% larger than aid received Aurora University ($26,961 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 40 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
Aurora University vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Aurora University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $900 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/