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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $64,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $64,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $15,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $33,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $45,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 9,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 1,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 36.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1418/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $136 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 1,775 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Grinnell than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($64,342.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Rose-Hulman ($33,446 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 11.6% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($15,878 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Grinnell College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($45,782 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 80 points higher than at Rose-Hulman (1322)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $24,700 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell 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/