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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or JCU?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 12% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Rose-Hulman than John Carroll University ($52,998.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Rose-Hulman ($30,790 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 25.1% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,160 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($32,359 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 195 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Rose-Hulman (72.8%)
Rose-Hulman vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or JCU? 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 JCU and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $26,600 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/