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Overview |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,667 students)
Rockhurst vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Carthage?
- Rockhurst University is 18% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Rockhurst than Carthage College ($40,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Carthage ($22,994 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 23% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,280 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Carthage College ($32,842 vs. $20,535)
Rockhurst vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 17 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Carthage College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/