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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Whitman College | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 1,493 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Whitman College than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($58,200.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitman College than Rose-Hulman ($39,935 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 17.1% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,220 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($32,047 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 8 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $27,300 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rose-Hulman students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/