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Overview |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $275 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or WMU?
- Aurora University is 87.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Aurora University than Western Michigan University ($27,200.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than WMU ($19,350 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 11.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,102 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 191.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,830 vs. $6,813)
Aurora University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or WMU? 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 WMU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Aurora University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,633)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($230 vs. $275)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/