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Overview |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $312 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,136 students)
Aurora University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Lourdes University?
- Aurora University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Aurora University than Lourdes University ($27,200.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Lourdes University ($19,350 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($12,000 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($19,830 vs. $18,038)
Aurora University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 7 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Aurora University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Lourdes University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $39,600)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $7,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $30,250)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($230 vs. $312)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/