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Overview |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 3,947 students)
Aurora University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Parkside?
- Aurora University is 331.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Aurora University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,200.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Aurora University ($8,510 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 55.2% lower than costs at Aurora University ($7,966 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 179.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,830 vs. $7,098)
Aurora University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 20 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Aurora University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,000)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $628 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,337 vs. $22,965)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/