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Overview |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 4,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $27,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $27,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $11,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $21,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $18,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 3,633 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 2,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1020/1255 | ||
| 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 |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $271 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Ashland College?
- Rockhurst University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Rockhurst than Ashland University ($41,900.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Rockhurst ($21,971 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 3.6% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,540 vs. $11,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Ashland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 83.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($34,253 vs. $18,667)
Rockhurst vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 117 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Ashland University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College 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/