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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 3,405 students)
SIUE vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 337.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.4% higher at Rockhurst than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($40,700.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Rockhurst ($13,586 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.1% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,272 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 208.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($32,842 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 92 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
SIUE vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,430)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/