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Overview |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,249 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,098 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,903 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,979 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 1,705 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 1,249 students)
Rockford University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or UW-Stout?
- Rockford University is 402% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Rockford University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($36,800.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Rockford University ($15,574 vs. $24,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 25.5% lower than costs at Rockford University ($8,718 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than University of Wisconsin Stout (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 422.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($22,903 vs. $4,384)
Rockford University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 23 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rockford University (57.2%)
Rockford University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Rockford University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $2,400 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/