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Overview |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $231 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or HPU?
- Rockhurst University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Rockhurst than High Point University ($40,700.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than HPU ($22,994 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 60.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($10,280 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 73.5% larger than aid received High Point University ($32,842 vs. $18,930)
Rockhurst vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 49 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or HPU? 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 HPU and Rockhurst.
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,500 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,921 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,421)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($211 vs. $231)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/