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Overview |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1083/1288 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Harding University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | 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
- Harding University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,405 students)
Harding University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Rockhurst than Harding University ($40,700.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Rockhurst ($19,558 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 28.8% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($7,984 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 123.7% larger than aid received Harding University ($32,842 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 27 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Harding University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/