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UT Nova Eckerd College UCF University of Missouri-Kansas City USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Southeastern University Creighton University Saint Louis University-Main Campus Stetson University| Florida Southern College | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Rockhurst than Florida Southern College ($40,700.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Florida Southern ($22,994 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 20.6% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,280 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($32,842 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 10 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Florida Southern College (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,700)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/