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Overview |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Niagara University?
- Rockhurst University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Rockhurst than Niagara University ($41,900.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Rockhurst ($17,495 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 12.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,540 vs. $12,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Niagara University ($34,253 vs. $31,682)
Rockhurst vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 125 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Niagara University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/