- Both Wheaton College and Aurora University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Wheaton College has more expensive tuition of $43,930 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- Wheaton College has tighter acceptance rate of 85.00% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Wheaton College has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than Wheaton College (2,885 students).
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| #54 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Wheaton, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,930 | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $19,440 | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $20,220 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 85.00% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 40.31% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 1,340 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,885 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 2,163 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 722 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 57 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $60,500 | 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: 2,155) $6,870 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) $4,820 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 223 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 731 Full-time 213 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $84,785 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |