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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 1,410 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Lawrence than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($55,149.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Rose-Hulman ($27,393 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 49.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($11,838 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($40,431 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Lawrence (63%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is the same as at Lawrence University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $38,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $45,600)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Rose-Hulman graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/