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Overview |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Fisher?
- Rockhurst University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Rockhurst than Saint John Fisher College ($40,700.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Fisher ($22,994 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 32.9% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($10,280 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($32,842 vs. $22,155)
Rockhurst vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 75 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Saint John Fisher College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,900)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/