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Overview |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,188 students)
Northwestern vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Rose-Hulman?
- Northwestern University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Northwestern than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($62,391.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Rose-Hulman ($22,095 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 16.8% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($16,647 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 99.3% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($61,716 vs. $30,973)
Northwestern vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 138 points higher than at Rose-Hulman (1322)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northwestern (3.92)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Rose-Hulman graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $84,200)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern 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/