| Aurora vs. National Louis |
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #385 in National Universities #47 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$28,220 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,345 |
| expensive$15,363 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,225 |
| More$16,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,925 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter81.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.05% |
| Lower28.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.24% |
| 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 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 | Larger7,525 |
| Larger4,048 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,984 |
| Smaller1,870 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,541 |
| Smaller1,615 | Online Student Population | Larger3,948 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (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 | 607 |
| Higher$78,351 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,450 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.