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Purdue Roosevelt University Loyola Case Western ISU RPI MIT UIC Northern Illinois Columbia College Carnegie Mellon MSOE| DePaul University | Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 61% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,250 students)
DePaul vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 21.4% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than DePaul University ($52,998.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Rose-Hulman ($32,129 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 4.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($17,718 vs. $18,468)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 8.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,210 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Rose-Hulman (72.8%)
DePaul vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $27,300 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/