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Overview |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1116/1246 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 3,496 students)
Bethel University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Rockhurst?
- Bethel University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Bethel University than Rockhurst University ($42,760.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Bethel University ($23,785 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 4.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,540 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($34,253 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 35 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Bethel University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Bethel University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,400)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/