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Purdue Smith College Bryn Mawr Case Western RPI Wellesley MIT Carnegie Mellon MSOE Brandeis University Barnard BU| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at MHC than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($63,904.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Rose-Hulman ($35,782 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 6.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,718 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($41,823 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MHC (3.87)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than MHC (38.3%)
Rose-Hulman vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or MHC? 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 MHC and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $34,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/