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Overview |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,994 students)
Aurora University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Aurora University is 353% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.4% higher at Aurora University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($27,200.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Aurora University ($7,913 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 98.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($6,228 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 255.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($19,830 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Aurora University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,900)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,337)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/