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Overview |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,912 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (8,563 students vs. 2,250 students)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 6.8% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $49,643.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Rose-Hulman than Illinois Institute of Technology ($52,998.00 vs. $49,643.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Rose-Hulman ($25,001 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 7.2% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($16,528 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 43.8% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($43,437 vs. $30,210)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 71 points higher than at IIT (1251)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IIT (28)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IIT (3.84)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than IIT (55.4%)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than IIT graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $79,300)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/