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Overview |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #810 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $21,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 12/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 840/1086 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DePaul | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Rockford 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,181 students)
DePaul vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Rockford University?
- DePaul University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at DePaul than Rockford University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockford University than DePaul ($25,047 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 54.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,410 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Rockford University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Rockford University ($26,004 vs. $21,056)
DePaul vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
DePaul vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Rockford 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 Rockford University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Rockford University (66% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/