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Overview |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $252 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,661 students)
Aurora University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or SFC?
- Aurora University is 0% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Aurora University than St. Francis College ($27,200.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Aurora University ($18,602 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 45.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,360 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 14.7% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($19,830 vs. $17,294)
Aurora University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 81 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Aurora University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or SFC? 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 SFC and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Aurora University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,088 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,425)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/