Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Aurora's yield is 2 pts higher than Mercy's
Yield rate - 2
Aurora admits 82% vs. 86% at Mercy
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- AuroraOpen
- MercyAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- AuroraTest-optional
- MercyTest-blind
How they read a record
Aurora
and GPA are both very important; tests are important. 33% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Mercy
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Aurora | Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Important | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Aurora University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Aurora University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why