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Overview |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Rockhurst | ||
| 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
- Samford University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,405 students)
Samford University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Rockhurst than Samford University ($40,700.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Samford University ($22,994 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 9.6% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,280 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 58.6% larger than aid received Samford University ($32,842 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is the same at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Samford University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Samford University (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/