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Overview |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,405 students)
ISU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 243.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Rockhurst than Illinois State University ($40,700.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Rockhurst ($20,551 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 3.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,280 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 182.7% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($32,842 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 72 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
ISU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Illinois State University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $4,500 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst 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/