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Kansas City, MO · Bolivar, MO
| Rockhurst University | Southwest Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,884/yr | $21,677/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,797/yr | $21,978/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,250 | $20,957 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,895/yr | $17,947/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,997/yr | $19,633/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,522/yr | $22,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,348/yr | $23,857/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $193/mo | $222/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,920/yr | $9,776/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,175/yr | $8,010/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $980/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,923/yr | $2,573/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $59,898/yr | $40,301/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,966/yr | $30,566/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,966/yr | $30,566/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 70% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 810–1210 |
| SAT average | 1120 | 1088 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 17–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–26 · Math 17–26 | English 16–26 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,627 | 1,057 |
| Students accepted | 1,814 | 1,054 |
| Students who enrolled | 339 | 270 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 3% | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 41% | 64% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,102/yr | $43,112/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,076–$88,628 | $28,512–$67,324 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 44% | 13% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,371/yr | $38,855/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 68% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 78% | 41% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $65,635/yr | $42,382/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 43% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 9% | Health Professions 46% · Education 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 43% of degrees | Health Professions — 46% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $106,544/yr | Education, General — $75,701/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,580 | 1,341 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,274 | 489 |
| Average professor pay | $8,007/mo | $6,072/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 39% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $85,260 | $35,564 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Bolivar, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1910 | 1878 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| Men | 37% | 38% |
| Women | 63% | 62% |
| White students | 62% | 73% |
| Black students | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 2.2% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.6% | 12% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 21% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 6% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 9% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,703/yr | $10,376/yr |
| Endowment | $36.5M | $31.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 851 | 873 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,620/yr | $3,672/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,920/yr | $5,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 598 | 438 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.5M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $9.8M | $9.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.8M | $9.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $50,781 | $41,183 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.