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Overview |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 12% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Tulsa University than Rockhurst University ($45,566.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Tulsa University ($22,994 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($10,280 vs. $11,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 12.3% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($36,877 vs. $32,842)
Rockhurst vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 133 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Tulsa 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 Tulsa University and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Tulsa (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $5,700 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,986)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/