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Overview |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 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 |
Academics |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $211 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 3,405 students)
Truman State vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 368.4% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Rockhurst than Truman State University ($40,700.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Rockhurst ($13,993 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,936 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 229.7% larger than aid received Truman State University ($32,842 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 84 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State 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 Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Truman State University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,800)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $2,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,656)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/