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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Trinity?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Rose-Hulman than Trinity University ($50,961.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Rose-Hulman ($30,038 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 17.8% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,134 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($33,614 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 28 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $21,400 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/