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Overview |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,107 students)
Rockhurst vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Union College?
- Union College is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Union College than Rockhurst University ($63,603.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Union College ($22,994 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 53.4% lower than costs at Union College ($10,280 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($37,530 vs. $32,842)
Rockhurst vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Rockhurst .
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Union College (46.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Union College? 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 Union College and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Rockhurst University (86% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/