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Overview |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,188 students)
SCU vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Rose-Hulman?
- Santa Clara University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at SCU than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($56,880.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than SCU ($41,678 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 2.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,647 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 22.4% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($30,973 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 9 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming SCU students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $2,300 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $81,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU 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/