Aurora vs. Saint Mary of the Lake
Both Aurora University and University of Saint Mary of the Lake are Private, 4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Aurora University and University of Saint Mary of the Lake with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Aurora's tuition ($28,220) is more expensive than Aurora ($28,220).
- Aurora's acceptance rate (85.14%) is lower than Aurora (85.14%).
- Aurora has higher yield (18.50%) than Aurora (18.50%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,035.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
- Aurora (5,935 students) is larger than Saint Mary of the Lake (203 students) with more enrolled students.
- Aurora ($16,587) has higher amount of financial aid than Aurora ($16,587).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 58%.

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$28,220
Financial Aid
$16,587
Test Scores
1,035 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
85.14% Acceptance Rate
18.50% Yield
Enrollment
4,098 Undergraduate
1,837 Graduate
1,766 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
123 Faculties (full-time)
388 Staffs (full-time)
$74,198 Faculty Salary
$75,441 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,300 annual charge
-789 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,940 annual charge

University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Private, 4 years • Mundelein, IL #216 Faith-based Schools, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
-1 Undergraduate
203 Graduate
30 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 Faculties (full-time)
111 Staffs (full-time)
$50,692 Faculty Salary
$60,898 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,846 annual charge
-250 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,180 annual charge
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