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Overview |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Roger Williams 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Roger Williams University?
- Rockhurst University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Rockhurst than Roger Williams University ($40,700.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Roger Williams University ($22,994 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 58.5% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($10,280 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($32,842 vs. $20,611)
Rockhurst vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Rockhurst .
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Roger Williams University (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $500 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/