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Overview |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 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 |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Illinois College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,496 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Rockhurst than Illinois College ($41,900.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Rockhurst ($17,255 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 12.4% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,264 vs. $11,540)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Illinois College ($34,253 vs. $30,139)
Illinois College vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Illinois College vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Illinois College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,300)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/