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Overview |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or SU?
- Rockhurst University is 21% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Rockhurst than Shenandoah University ($41,900.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than SU ($23,785 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 2.3% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,540 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($34,253 vs. $24,100)
Rockhurst vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 157 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or SU? 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 SU and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Shenandoah University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,300)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/