| Aurora vs. IIT |
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|---|---|---|
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #69 in National Universities #5 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$28,220 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,763 |
| cheaper$15,363 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$33,810 |
| Less$16,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,536 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier81.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter61.44% |
| Favorable28.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.93% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,918 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,943 |
| Larger4,048 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,125 |
| Smaller1,870 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,818 |
| Larger1,615 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,012 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,722) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,564) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 531 | Number of faculties | 387 |
| Lower$78,351 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,013 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.