- Both Aurora University and Principia College are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Principia College has more expensive tuition of $33,280 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- Aurora University has tighter acceptance rate of 87.32% than Principia College (91.04%).
- Principia College has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than Principia College (323 students).
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| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #123 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Elsah, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $33,280 |
| $15,363 | Graduate | |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $28,378 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 91.04% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 69.67% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 323 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 323 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 530) $6,360 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 | 6 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 63 Full-time 12 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 250 Full-time 20 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,003 for Faculties $62,176 Part-time |