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Overview |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 82 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Kuyper College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 82 students)
Aurora University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Kuyper College?
- Aurora University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Aurora University than Kuyper College ($27,200.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than Aurora University ($18,853 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 37.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,990 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 12% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($19,830 vs. $17,710)
Aurora University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Kuyper College (1010) is 20 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Kuyper College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Aurora University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Kuyper College? 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 Kuyper College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than Aurora University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $30,200)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,750)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/