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Overview |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | OU | ||
| 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
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or OU?
- Rockhurst University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at Rockhurst than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($40,700.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Rockhurst ($22,601 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,280 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 211% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($32,842 vs. $10,561)
Rockhurst vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 42 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or OU? 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 OU and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockhurst graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- OU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rockhurst graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/