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Overview |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $236 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 813 students)
Aurora University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at KWC than Aurora University ($30,040.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than KWC ($19,350 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 10.6% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,175 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 1% larger than aid received Aurora University ($20,036 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 58 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
Aurora University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or KWC? 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 KWC and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is the same as at Kentucky Wesleyan College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $4,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,500)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $570 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,337 vs. $22,907)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/