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Overview |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,086 students)
Rockhurst vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Augustana University?
- Rockhurst University is 12% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Rockhurst than Augustana University ($40,700.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Augustana University ($22,994 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 12.4% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,148 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Augustana University ($32,842 vs. $27,920)
Rockhurst vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 2 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Rockhurst vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Augustana University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/