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Overview |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 3,405 students)
Arkansas vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 430.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Rockhurst than University of Arkansas ($40,700.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Rockhurst ($16,208 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,280 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 287.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($32,842 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 8 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Arkansas vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Arkansas (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/