- Both Aurora University and Wheaton College 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).
| Aurora University View More Rivals | Wheaton College View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #54 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Wheaton, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $43,930 |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $19,440 |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $20,220 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 85.00% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 40.31% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 2,885 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 2,163 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 722 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 57 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| 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 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: 2,155) $6,870 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (18 meals per week) $4,820 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 223 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 731 Full-time 213 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,785 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |