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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($52,998.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Rose-Hulman ($30,911 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 21.6% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,570 vs. $17,718)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology as Saint Louis University Main Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 27.4% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($38,498 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 65 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (3.95)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Rose-Hulman (72.8%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $22,400 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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/