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Overview |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $211 |
Diversity |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Rockhurst than Indiana Wesleyan University ($40,700.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Rockhurst ($21,755 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.3% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,050 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 62.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,842 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 76 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $800 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,104)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/