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Overview |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $252 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,552 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or SFC?
- Rockhurst University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Rockhurst than St. Francis College ($41,900.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Rockhurst ($22,766 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 56% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,540 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 84.8% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($34,253 vs. $18,540)
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 253 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SFC (2.9)
Rockhurst vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or SFC? 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 SFC and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than St. Francis College (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,500 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $3,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,425)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/