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HSU Texas A&M Texas State Elmhurst College Northern Illinois HBU North Central University UIC Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT| Aurora University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $276 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 3,575 students)
Aurora University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at UMHB than Aurora University ($29,400.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than UMHB ($19,350 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 24.8% lower than costs at Aurora University ($9,900 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($19,830 vs. $15,574)
Aurora University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 57 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Aurora University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $2,300 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,413 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,750)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/