| Chicago vs. Rockford |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in Federal Region V Universities #32 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,324 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,780 |
| expensive$68,652 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,060 |
| More$48,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,087 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter4.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.91% |
| Favorable88.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.38% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,241 |
| Larger7,598 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller983 |
| Larger10,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller258 |
| Larger102 | Online Student Population | Smaller63 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 439) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,540) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 3,195 | Number of faculty | 162 |
| Higher$179,034 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,924 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.