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Overview |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UHart | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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 Hartford is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,405 students)
UHart vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Rockhurst?
- University of Hartford is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UHart than Rockhurst University ($42,851.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than UHart ($22,994 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($10,280 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($32,842 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 112 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
UHart vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Hartford (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/