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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,054 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,162 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,162 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,975 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,897 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,353 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 14,469 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.9% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $211 |
Diversity |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UT | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (11,054 students vs. 3,496 students)
UT vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Rockhurst than The University of Tampa ($41,900.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than UT ($23,785 vs. $35,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 9.8% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,540 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than The University of Tampa (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 146.5% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($34,253 vs. $13,897)
UT vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or UT .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 70 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UT (3.5)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than UT (40.9%)
UT vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than The University of Tampa (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,557)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($211 vs. $264)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/