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Overview |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Rockhurst than University of the Ozarks ($40,700.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Rockhurst ($16,319 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 23% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($8,358 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 70.8% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($32,842 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 128 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of the Ozarks (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,540)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($211 vs. $233)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/