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Overview |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 3,059 students)
Aurora University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at University of Charleston than Aurora University ($31,400.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than University of Charleston ($19,350 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 21.2% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,200 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 13.1% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,422 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 4 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Aurora University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Aurora University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,300 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,337)
- University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/