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Overview |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,811 students)
Aurora University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Methodist than Aurora University ($37,438.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Methodist ($19,350 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 3.8% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,360 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Aurora University ($25,361 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 35 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Aurora University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Methodist University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $800 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/