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Overview |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Alma College than Rockford University ($45,346.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Rockford University ($23,995 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 21.3% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,410 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 65% larger than aid received Rockford University ($34,736 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 103 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Rockford University (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/