Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Missouri State University-Springfield University of Missouri-Kansas City Southeast Missouri State University Creighton University Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia Saint Louis University-Main Campus Drury University William Jewell College Missouri Baptist University University of Missouri-St Louis| Lindenwood University | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $40,700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 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 |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Rockhurst | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,405 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Rockhurst than Lindenwood University ($40,700.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Rockhurst ($18,016 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 0.8% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,200 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 107.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($32,842 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 119 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Lindenwood University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Lindenwood University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/