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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #53 | ||
| 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) | $50,961 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | 27/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 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 | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 53% | ||
| 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 | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 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 (12,197 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at U of R than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Rose-Hulman ($39,775 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,647 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 28.2% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($39,715 vs. $30,973)
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 (73%) than U of R (38.9%)
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/