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Overview |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Mercy?
- Rockhurst University is 97.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at Rockhurst than Mercy College ($41,900.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Rockhurst ($16,776 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 27.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,540 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 119.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($34,253 vs. $15,611)
Rockhurst vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Rockhurst .
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Mercy College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/