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Overview |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $25,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $21,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 12/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 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 |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Rockford University | ||
| 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
- Rockford University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Rockford University?
- Rockford University is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Rockford University than Spring Hill College ($34,750.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Rockford University ($21,018 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 13.2% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,410 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($21,056 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 113 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Springhill vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Rockford University? 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 Rockford University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Rockford University (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,600)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill 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/