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Overview |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 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 |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
La Verne | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | 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 La Verne is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 3,405 students)
La Verne vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Rockhurst?
- University of La Verne is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at La Verne than Rockhurst University ($45,850.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than La Verne ($22,994 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 47.7% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($10,280 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of La Verne (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 4.3% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($34,244 vs. $32,842)
La Verne vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 128 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
La Verne vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of La Verne (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $1,500 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne 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/