- Both University of St Francis and Aurora University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of St Francis has more expensive tuition of $37,000 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- University of St Francis has tighter acceptance rate of 51.67% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- University of St Francis has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than University of St Francis (3,297 students).
University of St Francis View More Rivals | Aurora University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Joliet, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,000 | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $14,757 | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $21,896 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 51.67% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 28.41% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 1,110 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,297 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 1,414 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 1,883 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 1,638 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $56,500 | 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: 438) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 266 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $73,095 for Faculties $64,034 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |