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Overview |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1083/1288 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
UALR | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 3,405 students)
UALR vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 610.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at Rockhurst than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($40,700.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Rockhurst ($11,173 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 12.2% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,162 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 213% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($32,842 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 172 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (74% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $15,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $38,000)
- Rockhurst University and UALR graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Rockhurst University and UALR graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/