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Overview |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Meredith than Rockford University ($42,420.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Rockford University ($23,259 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 20.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,410 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 41.6% larger than aid received Rockford University ($29,825 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 29 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Rockford University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,000)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/