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Overview |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,330 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,330 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,356 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,337 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,433 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,333 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1116/1246 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,496 students vs. 1,139 students)
Southwestern College vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Rockhurst than Southwestern College ($41,900.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Southwestern College ($23,785 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 1.6% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($11,356 vs. $11,540)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($34,253 vs. $26,433)
Southwestern College vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 163 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Southwestern College (65%)
Southwestern College vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Southwestern College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $400 more per year than Southwestern College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/