- Both Lewis University and Aurora University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Lewis University has more expensive tuition of $37,882 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- Lewis University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.83% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Lewis University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than Aurora University (5,918 students).
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| #10 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Romeoville, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
| Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,882 | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $15,490 | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $20,916 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 53.83% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 20.77% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,513 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 3,933 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 2,580 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 1,332 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $53,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 575 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |