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Overview |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Rose-Hulman?
- DePauw University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at DePauw than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($54,400.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Rose-Hulman ($29,486 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 15.6% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,400 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($41,067 vs. $30,973)
DePauw vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 114 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at DePauw (3.97)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $23,200 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/