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Iowa ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City Creighton University Saint Louis University-Main Campus UNOMAHA Drury University William Jewell College University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Truman State| University of Northern Iowa | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UNI | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,405 students)
UNI vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 401.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at Rockhurst than University of Northern Iowa ($40,700.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Rockhurst ($15,782 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 10% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($9,343 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 412.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($32,842 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 112 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
UNI vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Northern Iowa (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $5,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,700)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,625)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/