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Overview |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Northwest?
- Rockford University is 477.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Rockford University than Northwest Missouri State University ($34,750.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Rockford University ($14,197 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,410 vs. $10,428)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University as Northwest Missouri State University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 151.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($21,056 vs. $8,387)
Rockford University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 40 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Rockford University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University and Rockford University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Missouri State University and Rockford University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/