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Overview |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Rose-Hulman?
- Occidental College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Oxy than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($59,970.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Oxy ($41,678 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 4.1% lower than costs at Occidental College ($16,647 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($33,025 vs. $30,973)
Oxy vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 18 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $27,600 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy 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/