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Overview |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Rochester College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rochester 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Ship?
- Rochester College is 179.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.1% higher at Rochester College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,736.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Ship ($18,665 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 22.2% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,440 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 109.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,899 vs. $7,593)
Rochester College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 30 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Rochester College (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,100 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $597 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,403 vs. $25,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/