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Overview |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,332 students)
Aurora University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Stritch than Aurora University ($34,744.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Stritch ($19,350 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 38.9% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,900 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Aurora University ($28,670 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Aurora University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/