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Overview |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,537 students)
Rockhurst vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or OC?
- Rockhurst University is 65.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Rockhurst than Oklahoma Christian University ($40,700.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Rockhurst ($20,237 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 24.2% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($8,280 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 86.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($32,842 vs. $17,601)
Rockhurst vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 44 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have at the same average high school GPA (3.62) as students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or OC? 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 OC and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $11,700 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,652)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC 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/