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Overview |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwest | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,405 students)
Northwest vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 576.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at Rockhurst than Northwest Missouri State University ($40,700.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Rockhurst ($14,197 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 1.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,280 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 291.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($32,842 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 115 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Northwest vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,200)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/