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Overview |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,250 students)
IU East vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 607.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.2% higher at Rose-Hulman than Indiana University East ($52,998.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Rose-Hulman ($9,484 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 73% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($10,244 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Indiana University East (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 297.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($30,210 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 361 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Indiana University East (77% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $51,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/