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Overview |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 860/1090 | ||
| 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 | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| 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
- Rockford University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 497 students)
Rockford University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Rockford University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Rockford University than Bethel College North Newton ($34,750.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College North Newton than Rockford University ($24,630 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 10.6% lower than costs at Rockford University ($9,410 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 4.6% larger than aid received Rockford University ($22,028 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Bethel College-North Newton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-North Newton or Rockford University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Bethel College-North Newton? 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 Bethel College-North Newton and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Rockford University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $500 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/