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Overview |
Rockford University | Central | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Rockford University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Central?
- Rockford University is 332.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Rockford University than University of Central Missouri ($34,750.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Rockford University ($15,117 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 7.3% lower than costs at Rockford University ($9,699 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Rockford University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 223.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($21,056 vs. $6,517)
Rockford University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 3 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Central? 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 Central and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Rockford University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/