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Overview |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 790/890 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,294 students)
Aurora University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Aurora University is 275.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($27,200.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Aurora University than Wright State University Lake Campus ($27,200.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Aurora University ($11,585 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,500 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 243.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($19,830 vs. $5,775)
Aurora University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 21 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Aurora University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Wright State University-Lake 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $500 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake 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/