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Overview |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $281 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Aurora University | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Albion 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 Albion College based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,456 students)
Aurora University vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Albion College?
- Albion College is 100% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Albion College than Aurora University ($54,410.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Albion College ($19,350 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 0.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,360 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 139.1% larger than aid received Aurora University ($47,406 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 114 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Aurora University vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Albion 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 Albion College and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Aurora University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,200)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($230 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/