| Chicago vs. Aurora |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,939 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$28,220 |
| expensive$66,543 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,363 |
| More$43,934 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter5.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.90% |
| Favorable84.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.08% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,339 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,918 |
| Larger7,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,048 |
| Larger10,744 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,870 |
| Smaller28 | Online Student Population | Larger1,615 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,867 | Number of faculties | 531 |
| Higher$165,172 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,351 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.