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Overview |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,458 students)
Rockhurst vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Otterbein University?
- Rockhurst University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Rockhurst than Otterbein University ($40,700.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Rockhurst ($22,661 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 16.6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,280 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($32,842 vs. $24,060)
Rockhurst vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 42 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Otterbein University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University 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/