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Overview |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Aurora, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 5,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | aurora.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $27,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $27,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $19,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 2,922 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 2,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,337 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Aurora University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Aurora University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 5,918 students)
California Baptist University vs. Aurora University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Aurora University?
- California Baptist University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at California Baptist University than Aurora University ($35,958.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than California Baptist University ($19,350 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 10.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,210 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,757 vs. $19,830)
California Baptist University vs. Aurora University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Aurora University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aurora University or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 30 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Aurora University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Aurora University? 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 Aurora University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Aurora University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University 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/