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University of Missouri-Kansas City Creighton University Saint Louis University-Main Campus Drury University Truman State University of Missouri-Columbia Benedictine College| Rockhurst University | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 853 students)
Rockhurst vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or William Jewell College?
- Rockhurst University is 121.7% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Rockhurst than William Jewell College ($40,700.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Rockhurst ($20,108 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 1.5% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,130 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 144.2% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($32,842 vs. $13,451)
Rockhurst vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 2 points higher than at William Jewell College (1160)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Rockhurst vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than William Jewell College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $5,000 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/