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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Purdue Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Michigan State?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 235.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Rose-Hulman than Michigan State University ($50,961.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Rose-Hulman ($22,803 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 51.5% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($10,990 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 256.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($30,973 vs. $8,684)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 163 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is the same as at Michigan State University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $24,200 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State 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/