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Overview |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Rose-Hulman?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at IWU than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($53,610.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Rose-Hulman ($30,096 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 34.1% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,418 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($36,614 vs. $30,973)
IWU vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 73 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $23,700 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $60,500)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IWU 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 IWU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/