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Overview |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WSU | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 3,405 students)
WSU vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 494.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at Rockhurst than Wichita State University ($40,700.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Rockhurst ($13,553 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 22.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,280 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 361.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($32,842 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 73 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
WSU vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Wichita State University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $9,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,800)
- Rockhurst University and WSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Rockhurst University and WSU 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 WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/