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Overview |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Gannon University?
- Rockhurst University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Rockhurst than Gannon University ($40,700.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Rockhurst ($22,200 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 49.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,280 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Gannon University ($32,842 vs. $26,172)
Rockhurst vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 127 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Gannon University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,900)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/