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Overview |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $221 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | WWU | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,508 students)
Rockhurst vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or WWU?
- Rockhurst University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Rockhurst than William Woods University ($40,700.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than WWU ($22,994 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 1.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,280 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 60.7% larger than aid received William Woods University ($32,842 vs. $20,431)
Rockhurst vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 127 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than WWU (61.5%)
Rockhurst vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst or WWU? 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 WWU and Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than William Woods University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $14,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $38,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $937 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,437)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU 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/