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Overview |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
KU | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 3,405 students)
KU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 303.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Rockhurst than University of Kansas ($40,700.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Rockhurst ($18,950 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 1.4% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,136 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 194.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($32,842 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or KU .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 17 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
KU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Kansas (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $1,100 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University and KU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Rockhurst University and KU 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 KU 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/