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Overview |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 67% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Parkside?
- Rockford University is 451.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Rockford University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,750.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Rockford University ($8,510 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 30.7% lower than costs at Rockford University ($7,966 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockford University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 196.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,056 vs. $7,098)
Rockford University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 37 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Rockford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Rockford University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/