Aurora CC vs Saint Paul College

Community College of Aurora and Saint Paul College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, these colleges differ in several key aspects. Community College of Aurora boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Saint Paul College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Community College of Aurora has a larger and more diverse student body, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. Saint Paul College, on the other hand, has a smaller student population, fostering a more intimate learning environment. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and other essential factors, to determine which college best aligns with your unique educational goals and aspirations.

	Community College of Aurora	Saint Paul College
Overview
Location	Aurora, Colorado	Saint Paul, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,587 Out of state: $35,009	$22,987
Average net price	$10,170	$12,391
Tuition	In state: $3,680 Out of state: $15,102	$5,301
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $6,378	93.0% Average amount $5,463
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $4,289	19.0% Average amount $4,943
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $10,000	0.0% Average amount $12,500

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,839 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%	5,083 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.5%	N/A
International students	6.2%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Colorado Tennessee New York Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Business	Health Professions Culinary and Personal Services Business Precision Production Construction Trades
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.2%	28.9%
Dropout rate	36.5%	40.5%
Transferred out	17.5%	21.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,777 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,277 Year 3: $55,190 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,060 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,307 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $44,069 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,881 Year 2: $27,667 Year 3: $34,264 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,798 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $30,839 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,774 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,756 Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $49,985 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,384 Year 3: $49,485 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $47,035 Year 2: $44,294 Year 3: $49,133 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,675 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $49,065 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,382 Year 2: $45,221 Year 3: $48,384 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $45,476 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,898 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $44,422 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,263 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $40,494 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,669 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,722 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $29,284 Year 2: $32,142 Year 3: $35,616

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