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University of Missouri-Kansas City Millsaps Samford University Creighton University Saint Louis University-Main Campus Drury University William Jewell College Truman State Ole Miss University of Missouri-Columbia Jackson State University Benedictine College| Mississippi College | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
MC | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,405 students)
MC vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 107.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at Rockhurst than Mississippi College ($40,700.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Rockhurst ($20,874 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 15% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,280 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($32,842 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or MC .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 56 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MC (3.56)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Mississippi College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $9,400 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/