| Aurora University View More Rivals | Governors State University View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #45 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | University Park, IL |
| Known as | GSU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 65.56% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 34.73% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 945 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 4,427 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 2,609 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 1,818 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 1,448 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 20% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 39% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 56% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,000 |
| 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: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) $8,000 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 241 Full-time 319 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 670 Full-time 365 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time |