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La Salle University Northern Illinois Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Rockford University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at CHC than Rockford University ($38,950.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockford University than CHC ($25,047 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 15.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,410 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Rockford University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Rockford University ($29,288 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 41 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or CHC? 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 CHC and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Rockford University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $700 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/