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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #810 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $25,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $21,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 12/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 840/1086 | ||
| 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 |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | 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
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,181 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Rockford University?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Rockford University ($45,388.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockford University than Mount St. Mary's College ($25,047 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 27% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($10,410 vs. $13,217)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Rockford University ($33,604 vs. $21,056)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 92 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College 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 Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Rockford University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University and Mount St. Mary's College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rockford University and Mount St. Mary's College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/