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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,405 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Rockhurst?
- Quinnipiac University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Rockhurst University ($49,170.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Quinnipiac ($22,994 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 55.2% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,280 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($32,842 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 67 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Quinnipiac vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Rockhurst University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/