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Howard Morehouse Georgia State Elmhurst College CAU Northern Illinois Georgia NCAT KSU North Central University UIC Florida A&M| Spelman College | Aurora University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Aurora, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 5,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | aurora.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $27,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $27,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $19,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,922 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 2,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 980/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,337 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Aurora University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Aurora University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Aurora University?
- Aurora University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Aurora University than Spelman College ($27,200.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Spelman ($19,350 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 26.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,360 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 86.6% larger than aid received Spelman College ($19,830 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Aurora University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Aurora University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aurora University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 25 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Aurora University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Aurora University? 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 Aurora University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Aurora University (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/