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Joliet Junior College COD SSC Prairie State College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Morton College| Moraine Valley Community College | Rockford Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Location | Palos Hills, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,511 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | morainevalley.edu | rockfordcareercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,216 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,096 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,725 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,711 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,669 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,138 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $94 | $206 |
Diversity |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MVCC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moraine Valley Community College is larger than than Rockford Career College based on total student enrollment (10,511 students vs. 408 students)
MVCC vs. Rockford Career College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVCC or Rockford Career College?
- Moraine Valley Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Rockford Career College for in-state tuition ($7,776.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at MVCC than Rockford Career College ($9,096.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moraine Valley Community College than Rockford Career College (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moraine Valley Community College students is ?% larger than aid received Rockford Career College ($8,669 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MVCC or Rockford Career College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford Career College or MVCC .
MVCC vs. Rockford Career College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVCC or Rockford Career 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 Rockford Career College and MVCC.
- Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Rockford Career College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $29,900)
- Moraine Valley Community College students graduate with a $10,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford Career College graduates. ($9,138 vs. $20,000)
- MVCC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford Career College graduates. ($94 vs. $206)
- More MVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford Career College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/