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Overview |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,504 students vs. 3,496 students)
Drake vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Rockhurst?
- Drake University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($49,466.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Drake than Rockhurst University ($49,466.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Drake ($23,785 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 2.8% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,540 vs. $11,858)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Drake University ($34,253 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 62 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Rockhurst University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/