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Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | |||
| 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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $233 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Rockford University is 315.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Rockford University than Minnesota State University Mankato ($34,750.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Rockford University ($16,809 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 1.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,410 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than Minnesota State University Mankato (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 202.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($21,056 vs. $6,961)
Rockford University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 23 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Rockford University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $1,700 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/