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Overview |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 1,249 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $24,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $22,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 2,979 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 1,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Rockford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 1,249 students)
ISU vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Rockford University?
- Rockford University is 205% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Rockford University than Illinois State University ($36,800.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Rockford University ($20,871 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 5.9% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,940 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than Illinois State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($22,903 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 83 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Rockford University (57.2%)
ISU vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Rockford University (71% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/