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Overview |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $264 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | SPU | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 3,118 students)
Rockhurst vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or SPU?
- Rockhurst University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Rockhurst than Seattle Pacific University ($40,700.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than SPU ($22,994 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 40.2% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,280 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($32,842 vs. $25,359)
Rockhurst vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 17 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or SPU? 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 SPU and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is the same as at Seattle Pacific University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,603)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($211 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/