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Overview |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $244 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,918 students)
Aurora University vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or EIU?
- Aurora University is 180.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Aurora University than Eastern Illinois University ($27,200.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Aurora University ($13,380 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 14.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,812 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 68.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($19,830 vs. $11,773)
Aurora University vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 20 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than EIU (68%)
Aurora University vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or EIU? 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 EIU and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Aurora University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $600 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,650)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($230 vs. $244)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/