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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Rockford University is 260.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Rockford University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,750.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Rockford University ($11,733 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 0% lower than costs at Rockford University ($10,410 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Rockford University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 48.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($21,056 vs. $14,175)
Rockford University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 61 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Rockford University (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,900 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield 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/