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Overview |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Rockhurst?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at IWU than Rockhurst University ($53,610.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than IWU ($22,994 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 20.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,280 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($36,614 vs. $32,842)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 87 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Rockhurst University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/