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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $211 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Iowa | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,405 students)
Iowa vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 367.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Rockhurst than University of Iowa ($40,700.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Rockhurst ($19,587 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,280 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 229.8% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($32,842 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 2 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Iowa vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Iowa (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $6,300 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $1,116 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,616)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($211 vs. $223)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa 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/