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Overview |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at VWC than Rockford University ($36,010.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Rockford University ($23,046 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 6.3% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,410 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Rockford University ($27,568 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Rockford University (1007) is 25 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or VWC? 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 VWC and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Rockford University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $2,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,700)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/