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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Lipscomb?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Rose-Hulman than Lipscomb University ($52,998.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Rose-Hulman ($27,386 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 19.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,804 vs. $17,718)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology as Lipscomb University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 11.5% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($30,210 vs. $27,096)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 146 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Lipscomb University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $37,300 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/