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Overview |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 3,253 students)
Rockhurst vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or St. Mary's University?
- Rockhurst University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Rockhurst than St. Mary's University ($40,700.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Rockhurst ($21,379 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 11.4% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,280 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 29.1% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($32,842 vs. $25,439)
Rockhurst vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 124 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than St. Mary's University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,500 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/