MoWest vs Rockhurst University

Missouri Western State University and Rockhurst University, both located in Missouri, offer distinct educational experiences. Missouri Western, a public university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to Rockhurst's more selective admissions (70%). While Rockhurst excels in the sciences, Missouri Western offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like business and education. Rockhurst's smaller student body fosters a close-knit community, while Missouri Western's larger size provides a more diverse and vibrant campus life. With comparable graduation rates, both universities ensure their students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Missouri Western State University	Rockhurst University
Overview
Location	Saint Joseph, Missouri	Kansas City, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	66.7%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	N/A	1083 - 1288
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		5.0%
Students submitting ACT score		68.0%
Total number of applicants		3,455
Total number of admissions given out		2,303
Admitted students who chose to enroll		403
Yield rate		17.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,745 Out of state: $29,270	$61,815
Average net price	$13,090	$22,050
Tuition	In state: $6,900 Out of state: $13,552	$39,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,024 Meal plan: $4,770	Room/dormitory: $6,360 Meal plan: $4,380
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $8,453	99.0% Average amount $31,441
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,533	55.0% Average amount $5,037
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $10,537	8.0% Average amount $11,948

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,219 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	2,704 Men 34.1% Women 65.9%
Graduate students	176 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	922 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	17.1%	33.5%
International students	1.2%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,239	931
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Texas	Missouri Kansas Illinois Nebraska Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.5%	74.2%
Dropout rate	31.3%	25.8%
Transferred out	28.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,395 Year 2: $57,643 Year 3: $57,081 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,358 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $47,808 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,272 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $46,120 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $45,979 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,876 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,766 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,160 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $43,358 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,262 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $41,431 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,540 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $35,458 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,966 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $34,438 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,429 Year 2: $28,753 Year 3: $33,706	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $107,312 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,724 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $81,865 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $65,843 Year 2: $66,179 Year 3: $68,163 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,377 Year 2: $61,814 Year 3: $65,622 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,627 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $63,270 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,845 Year 2: $60,213 Year 3: $60,704 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,988 Year 3: $49,356 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,957 Year 3: $48,380 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,861 Year 2: $43,519 Year 3: $44,790 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,858 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $38,388

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