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Overview |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
| Location | Rosemont, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rosemont.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,885 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,885 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,530 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,297 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,563 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,578 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,176 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rosemont College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 777 students)
Rosemont College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or Ship?
- Rosemont College is 118.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($20,885.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Rosemont College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($20,885.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Ship ($19,297 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 4.5% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($12,952 vs. $13,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 195.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,563 vs. $5,951)
Rosemont College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Rosemont College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 95 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming Ship students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Rosemont College (74.5%)
Rosemont College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rosemont College or Ship? 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 Ship and Rosemont College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Rosemont College (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/