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Overview |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 28% |
Students |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or BAC?
- Rockford University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Rockford University than Belmont Abbey College ($34,750.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Rockford University ($23,522 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 12% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,410 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 127.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($21,056 vs. $9,266)
Rockford University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 14 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or BAC? 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 BAC and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Rockford University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $2,700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,900)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/