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Overview |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,405 students)
Howard vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Rockhurst than Howard University ($40,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Howard ($22,994 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 54.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,280 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($32,842 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 57 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Howard University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/