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Overview |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,594 | 5,480 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | rockvalleycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,060 | $4,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,689 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,107 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,493 | $8,328 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,721 | $5,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $6,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $65 |
Diversity |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | Rock Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rock Valley College is larger than than IVCC based on total student enrollment (5,480 students vs. 2,594 students)
IVCC vs. Rock Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or Rock Valley College?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Rock Valley College for in-state tuition ($13,543.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Rock Valley College than Illinois Valley Community College ($20,820.00 vs. $14,689.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Valley Community College than Rock Valley College ($7,493 vs. $8,328)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 49.7% lower than costs at Rock Valley College ($6,750 vs. $10,107)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Valley Community College than Rock Valley College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rock Valley College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Illinois Valley Community College ($5,693 vs. $4,721)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or Rock Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rock Valley College or IVCC .
IVCC vs. Rock Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC or Rock Valley College? 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 Rock Valley College and IVCC.
- Graduates from Rock Valley College earn on average $1,100 more per year than IVCC graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $33,300)
- Rock Valley College students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than IVCC graduates. ($6,292 vs. $10,500)
- Rock Valley College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than IVCC graduates. ($65 vs. $108)
- More IVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rock Valley College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/