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Blackhawk Technical College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Beloit College Kishwaukee College ECC ICC| Rock Valley College | Spoon River College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Canton, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,861 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockvalleycollege.edu | src.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,600 | $4,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,860 | $11,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $4,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,781 | $7,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,263 | $6,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,292 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $65 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rock Valley College | SRC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rock Valley College is larger than than SRC based on total student enrollment (5,861 students vs. 1,212 students)
Rock Valley College vs. SRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rock Valley College or SRC?
- Spoon River College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Rock Valley College for in-state tuition ($10,620.00 vs. $9,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Rock Valley College than Spoon River College ($19,860.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spoon River College than Rock Valley College ($7,371 vs. $9,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spoon River College are 95.7% lower than costs at Rock Valley College ($4,600 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spoon River College than Rock Valley College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spoon River College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Rock Valley College ($6,130 vs. $4,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Rock Valley College or SRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SRC or Rock Valley College .
Rock Valley College vs. SRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rock Valley College or SRC? 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 SRC and Rock Valley College.
- Graduates from Rock Valley College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SRC graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $31,500)
- More SRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rock Valley College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/