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Overview |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 25% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Pacific than Rockhurst University ($50,884.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Pacific ($22,994 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 40.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,280 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($33,340 vs. $32,842)
Rockhurst vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 72 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Pacific University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,156)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/