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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Michigan?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 210.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Michigan than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($55,002.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Rose-Hulman ($19,318 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 26.4% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($13,171 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 104.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($30,973 vs. $15,121)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 62 points higher than at Rose-Hulman (1322)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $9,800 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $74,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/