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Overview |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Cornell College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Rockhurst?
- Cornell College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Cornell College than Rockhurst University ($48,514.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Cornell College ($22,994 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 5.8% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,280 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($38,069 vs. $32,842)
Cornell College vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 15 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Cornell College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Cornell College vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Cornell College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/