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Overview |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or IU South Bend?
- Rockford University is 377.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Rockford University than Indiana University South Bend ($34,750.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Rockford University ($8,785 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 13.3% lower than costs at Rockford University ($9,190 vs. $10,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University as Indiana University South Bend (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 169.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($21,056 vs. $7,821)
Rockford University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 52 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Rockford University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Rockford University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/