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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 1,249 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $24,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $22,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 2,979 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 1,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1000 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Rockford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 1,249 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Rockford University?
- Rockford University is 165.8% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.8% higher at Rockford University than Bethune Cookman University ($36,800.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Rockford University ($14,705 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 5.2% lower than costs at Rockford University ($10,396 vs. $10,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University as Rockford University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($22,903 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Rockford University (57.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Rockford University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rockford University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Rockford University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $31,700)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $10,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,985)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($258 vs. $372)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/