- Both University of Chicago and Aurora University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of Chicago has more expensive tuition of $66,939 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- University of Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 8.73% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- University of Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Aurora University (1,080).
- University of Chicago is larger with 18,339 students than Aurora University (5,918 students).
University of Chicago View More Rivals | Aurora University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in National Universities #1 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,939 | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $66,543 | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $43,934 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 8.73% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 71.77% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 1,540 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,339 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 7,595 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 10,744 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 28 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 99% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,376 Full-time 491 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 10,396 Full-time 1,968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $158,597 for Faculties $86,138 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |