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Overview |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 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 |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
OBU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 39% | ||
Campus |
OBU | 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 OBU based on total student enrollment (3,496 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Rockhurst than Ouachita Baptist University ($41,900.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Rockhurst ($22,087 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 24.9% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,240 vs. $11,540)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($34,253 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 42 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $10,100 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/