| Aurora vs. Concordia University-Chicago |
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #98 in Federal Region V Universities #44 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 (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$28,220 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,258 |
| expensive$15,363 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,782 |
| Less$16,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,466 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter81.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.04% |
| Favorable28.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.68% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger5,918 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,354 |
| Larger4,048 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,328 |
| Smaller1,870 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,026 |
| Smaller1,615 | Online Student Population | Larger3,582 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower58% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 651) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,212) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 531 | Number of faculties | 424 |
| Higher$78,351 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$34,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.