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University of Missouri-Kansas City University of St Thomas Creighton University The College of Saint Scholastica Saint Louis University-Main Campus Drury University William Jewell College Truman State University of Missouri-Columbia Winona State University Benedictine College Hamline University| St Catherine University | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,405 students)
St. Kate's vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Rockhurst?
- St Catherine University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at St. Kate's than Rockhurst University ($46,976.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Rockhurst ($19,976 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 3.8% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,900 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($37,012 vs. $32,842)
St. Kate's vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 130 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have at the same average high school GPA (3.62) as students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
St. Kate's vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than St Catherine University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,400 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/