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Overview |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (3,496 students vs. 914 students)
Rockhurst vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or USAO?
- Rockhurst University is 532% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at Rockhurst than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($41,900.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Rockhurst ($8,685 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 51% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($7,640 vs. $11,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 162.9% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($34,253 vs. $13,030)
Rockhurst vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 163 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than USAO (55.8%)
Rockhurst vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or USAO? 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 USAO and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $17,400 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $36,100)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/