- Both Aurora University and Elmhurst University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Elmhurst University has more expensive tuition of $41,628 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- Elmhurst University has tighter acceptance rate of 70.53% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Elmhurst University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than Elmhurst University (3,731 students).
| Aurora University View More Rivals | Elmhurst University View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #17 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Elmhurst, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $41,628 |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $34,037 |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $25,425 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 70.53% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 19.33% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 3,731 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 3,027 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 704 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 158 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 409 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time |