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University of Missouri-Kansas City Missouri State University-Springfield Creighton University MWSU Saint Louis University-Main Campus Drury University William Jewell College Truman State University of Missouri-Columbia MSU Benedictine College Arkansas| Missouri Southern State University | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 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 |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $211 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 3,405 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 407.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.6% higher at Rockhurst than Missouri Southern State University ($40,700.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Rockhurst ($10,061 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 34.8% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($7,624 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 309.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($32,842 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 132 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Missouri Southern State University (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $36,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $331 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,831)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($211 vs. $215)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/