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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Case Western Miami RPI Minnesota| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Iowa?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 487.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Iowa ($52,998.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Rose-Hulman ($20,121 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 40.4% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,616 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Iowa (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 217.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($30,210 vs. $9,512)
Rose-Hulman vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 158 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rose-Hulman (72.8%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than University of Iowa (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $24,400 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/