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Overview |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Rockhurst University ($49,800.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($22,994 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 35.1% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($10,280 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($37,006 vs. $32,842)
Rockhurst vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 95 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $8,300 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/