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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Denison?
- Denison University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Denison than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($60,000.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Rose-Hulman ($38,267 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 15.6% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,400 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($36,497 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Denison (22%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Denison? 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 Denison and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $28,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/