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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | OWU | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 1,452 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or OWU?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 2.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than Ohio Wesleyan University ($52,998.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Rose-Hulman ($23,826 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 24.5% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,226 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($42,496 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
Rose-Hulman vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or OWU? 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 OWU and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $34,600 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Rose-Hulman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Rose-Hulman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/