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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $211 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,405 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Rockhurst than Concordia University Irvine ($40,700.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Concordia University-Irvine ($22,994 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 24.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,280 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($32,842 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 133 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Concordia University Irvine (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,300)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,678)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/