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Overview |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Dort | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Rockhurst than Dordt College ($40,700.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Dort ($22,994 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 6.9% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,280 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($32,842 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 3 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Dort students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Dort vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Dordt College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,300)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/