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Overview |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Rockhurst University is 436.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Rockhurst than Missouri State University Springfield ($41,900.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Rockhurst ($17,104 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 12.8% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,230 vs. $11,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 318.1% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($34,253 vs. $8,193)
Rockhurst vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 72 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield 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/