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Overview |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.3% | ||
| 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 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1020/1290 | ||
| 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 | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $231 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | George Fox University | ||
| 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
- George Fox University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or George Fox University?
- Rockhurst University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Rockhurst than George Fox University ($40,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than George Fox University ($22,994 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 26.9% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,280 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 32.5% larger than aid received George Fox University ($32,842 vs. $24,779)
Rockhurst vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 73 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or George Fox 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 George Fox University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than George Fox University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $4,500 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,366)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($211 vs. $231)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/