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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Rockford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,249 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $24,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $22,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 2,979 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Rockford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,249 students)
CSU vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Rockford University?
- Rockford University is 357.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.7% higher at Rockford University than Chicago State University ($36,800.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Rockford University ($9,852 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 5.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,940 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,903 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 132 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Rockford University has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Rockford University is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,300)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/