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Overview |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,922 students)
Rockhurst vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at JCU than Rockhurst University ($45,490.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than JCU ($22,994 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 28.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,280 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($32,842 vs. $30,415)
Rockhurst vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 35 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or JCU? 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 JCU and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,939)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/