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Overview |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 3,220 students)
Rockhurst vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Rockhurst University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Rockhurst than Baldwin Wallace College ($40,700.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,994 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 24.5% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,280 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($32,842 vs. $24,981)
Rockhurst vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Rockhurst .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/