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Overview |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,602 students)
Rockhurst vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or St. Bona?
- Rockhurst University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Rockhurst than Saint Bonaventure University ($40,700.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than St. Bona ($22,994 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 40.6% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,280 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 19% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($32,842 vs. $27,605)
Rockhurst vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 96 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $4,700 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona 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/