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Overview |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,249 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,098 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,903 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,979 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,705 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Rockford University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,249 students vs. 1,102 students)
Rockford University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or JCSU?
- Rockford University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Rockford University than Johnson C Smith University ($36,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Rockford University ($19,326 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.4% lower than costs at Rockford University ($9,014 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,903 vs. $14,883)
Rockford University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 211 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Rockford University has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Rockford University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Rockford University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $14,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,300)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/