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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Wisconsin?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 449.6% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Wisconsin Madison ($50,961.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Rose-Hulman ($13,376 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 29.1% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,894 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 177.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($30,973 vs. $11,171)
Rose-Hulman vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 22 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $19,400 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/