| Aurora vs. Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
#258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$29,170 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$69,324 |
| cheaper$16,463 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$68,652 |
| Less$16,587 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$48,772 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier80.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.48% |
| Lower15.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable88.29% |
| 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 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,923 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,566 |
| Smaller4,106 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,598 |
| Smaller1,817 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,968 |
| Larger1,827 | Online Student Population | Smaller102 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 550 | Number of faculty | 3,195 |
| Lower$82,027 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$179,034 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.