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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU University of Missouri-Kansas City University at Albany- SUNY URI UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UNH | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,405 students)
UNH vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Rockhurst?
- University of New Haven is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UNH than Rockhurst University ($42,610.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than UNH ($22,994 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 81% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($10,280 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 19.2% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($32,842 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 96 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
UNH vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of New Haven (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,300)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/