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Overview |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,134 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $163 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,134 students)
Aurora University vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Walsh?
- Aurora University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Aurora University than Walsh College ($28,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Walsh College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($20,017 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Aurora University .
Aurora University vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Aurora University.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,900)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $6,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($15,832 vs. $22,337)
- Walsh graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($163 vs. $230)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/