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Overview |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $221 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,729 students)
Aurora University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or WWU?
- Aurora University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Aurora University than William Woods University ($28,000.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than WWU ($19,220 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 6.8% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,402 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than William Woods University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,166 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 45 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming WWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than WWU (74.5%)
Aurora University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or WWU? 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 WWU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Aurora University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,300 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,337)
- WWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/