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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 | 2,188 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #171 | ||
| 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) | $50,961 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 15.1% | ||
| 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 | 27/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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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 | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 59% | ||
| 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 | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 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 (15,755 students vs. 2,188 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 2.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Rose-Hulman than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($50,961.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Rose-Hulman ($29,651 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 19.8% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($13,890 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 19.5% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($37,006 vs. $30,973)
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 (84.7%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
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/