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Overview |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,249 | 4,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $15,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,098 | $21,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,903 | $27,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,979 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,705 | 5,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 820/1090 | ||
| 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 | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Roosevelt University | ||
| 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 1,249 students)
Rockford University vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Roosevelt University?
- Rockford University is 84% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Rockford University than Roosevelt University ($36,800.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Rockford University ($21,503 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 41.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,940 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Rockford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Rockford University ($27,220 vs. $22,903)
Rockford University vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 31 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Rockford University (57.2%)
Rockford University vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Roosevelt University? 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 Roosevelt University and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Rockford University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/