| Aurora vs. Loyola University Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #118 in National Universities #7 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$28,220 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,716 |
| cheaper$15,363 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,305 |
| Less$16,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,275 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier81.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.15% |
| Favorable28.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.85% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores 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 | ||
| Smaller5,918 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,899 |
| Smaller4,048 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,703 |
| Smaller1,870 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,196 |
| Smaller1,615 | Online Student Population | Larger2,215 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| 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: 4,846) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 531 | Number of faculties | 1,791 |
| Lower$78,351 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.