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Overview |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Nebraska?
- Rockhurst University is 423.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Rockhurst than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($41,900.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Rockhurst ($18,029 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,540 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 258.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($34,253 vs. $9,554)
Rockhurst vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 17 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,700)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/