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Overview |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #810 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $25,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $21,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 840/1086 | ||
| 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 |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
EIU | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,181 students)
EIU vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Rockford University?
- Rockford University is 257.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.3% higher at Rockford University than Eastern Illinois University ($34,750.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Rockford University ($13,380 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 3.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,410 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 78.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($21,056 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 3 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
EIU vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Rockford University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $1,100 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/