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KU ESU University of Missouri-Kansas City Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Saint Louis University-Main Campus Washburn University Arkansas| Kansas State University | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
K-State | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 3,496 students)
K-State vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 320.5% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Rockhurst than Kansas State University ($41,900.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Rockhurst ($18,745 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 4.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,540 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Kansas State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 264.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($34,253 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
K-State vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Kansas State University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,800 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,700)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/