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Overview |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Missouri Valley College?
- Rockford University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Rockford University than Missouri Valley College ($34,750.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Rockford University ($18,450 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 1.1% lower than costs at Rockford University ($10,300 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($21,056 vs. $17,514)
Rockford University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Rockford University .
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Missouri 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 Missouri Valley College and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Rockford University is higher than Missouri Valley College (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,500)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College 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/