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Overview |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $267 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Oklahoma Baptist 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,399 students)
Rockhurst vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Rockhurst University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Rockhurst than Oklahoma Baptist University ($40,700.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,994 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 24.6% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($8,248 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Oklahoma Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($32,842 vs. $20,947)
Rockhurst vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 120 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Rockhurst vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,875)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/