Aurora vs. Columbia College Chicago |
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$28,220 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$32,520 |
expensive$15,363 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,464 |
Less$16,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$17,738 |
Admission | ||
1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter81.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.77% |
Favorable28.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.01% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller5,918 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,646 |
Smaller4,048 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,424 |
Larger1,870 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller222 |
Larger1,615 | Online Student Population | Smaller69 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
531 | Number of faculties | 831 |
Lower$78,351 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,114 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.