Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Auburn Alabama Kentucky Purdue Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU Case Western IU JMU| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $11,332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Tennessee?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 349.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Rose-Hulman than The University of Tennessee ($50,961.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Rose-Hulman ($21,880 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 37% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,150 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 192.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($30,973 vs. $10,593)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 108 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than The University of Tennessee (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $27,900 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/