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Overview |
Rockford University | UE | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Rockford University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | UE | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UE than Rockford University ($40,100.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Rockford University ($19,301 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 32.9% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,410 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 61.8% larger than aid received Rockford University ($34,067 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 150 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or UE? 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 UE and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Rockford University (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $1,400 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/