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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 1,055 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Fisk University?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Rose-Hulman than Fisk University ($50,961.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Rose-Hulman ($20,578 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 44.8% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($11,500 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 66.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($30,973 vs. $18,580)
Rose-Hulman vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 385 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Fisk University (71%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Fisk University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $48,300 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University 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 Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/