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Overview |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Wilkes?
- Rockhurst University is 4% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Rockhurst than Wilkes University ($40,700.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Wilkes ($22,994 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 54.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,280 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($32,842 vs. $29,441)
Rockhurst vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 109 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Wilkes University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/