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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Cedarville University?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Rose-Hulman than Cedarville University ($50,961.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Rose-Hulman ($25,462 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 98.2% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($8,400 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 57.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,973 vs. $19,637)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 153 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Cedarville University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $38,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/