- Both Aurora University and North Park University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- North Park University has more expensive tuition of $35,325 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- North Park University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.73% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than North Park University (2,660 students).
| Aurora University View More Rivals | North Park University View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #19 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Chicago, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $35,325 |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $16,191 |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $19,798 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 53.73% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 14.92% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 2,660 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 1,868 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 792 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,600 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 935) $5,290 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 | 125 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 338 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,356 for Faculties $62,121 Part-time |