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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or UNI?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 528.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.5% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Northern Iowa ($50,961.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Rose-Hulman ($15,782 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 78.2% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($9,343 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 383% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($30,973 vs. $6,412)
Rose-Hulman vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 272 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Rose-Hulman vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or UNI? 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 UNI and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than University of Northern Iowa (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $36,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/