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Overview |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Rockford University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Rockford University than Saint Ambrose University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Rockford University ($23,359 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 15.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,410 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 21% larger than aid received Rockford University ($25,476 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 43 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Rockford University (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/