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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or PLU?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 3% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Rose-Hulman than Pacific Lutheran University ($50,961.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Rose-Hulman ($24,825 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 40.8% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($11,826 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($36,435 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 205 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Rose-Hulman vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or PLU? 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 PLU and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $31,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/