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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at U of R than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($63,150.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Rose-Hulman ($40,900 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,718 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 38% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($41,700 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than U of R (35.9%)
Rose-Hulman vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or U of R? 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 U of R and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $13,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/